US Bridges

Rs 1372 over Baldwin Creek

FairPosted for load

Douglas County, Kansas · 1.0W of Lawrence · Structure no. 000000000230360

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
117 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,315
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1372 over Baldwin Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 1372 over Baldwin Creek in Douglas County, Kansas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,315 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,647 by 2044. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 1372
CrossesBaldwin Creek
Location1.0W of Lawrence
RouteCounty Highway 1372
CountyDouglas County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.00063, -95.29411
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length117 ft (35.7 m)
Longest span46 ft (13.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,315 (2023)
Projected traffic3,647 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 1372 over Baldwin Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1372 over Baldwin Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 1372 over Baldwin Creek carry?

About 3,315 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Rs 1372 over Baldwin Creek?

The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (13.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1372 over Baldwin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.