Vine Street over Trib. to Lime Creek
PoorPosted for loadDickinson County, Kansas · 2 E Vine ST Herington · Structure no. 51230021000HER4
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 37 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2011 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Vine Street over Trib. to Lime Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Vine Street over Trib. to Lime Creek in Dickinson County, Kansas. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2043. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Vine Street over Trib. to Lime Creek built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.
What condition is Vine Street over Trib. to Lime Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.
How much traffic does Vine Street over Trib. to Lime Creek carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Vine Street over Trib. to Lime Creek?
The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Vine Street over Trib. to Lime Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.