US Bridges

Minor 20.01N-8.9E over Trib. to Kansas River

FairPosted for load

Douglas County, Kansas · 0.5S 2.8E of Lecompton · Structure no. 000231033904340

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
104
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Minor 20.01N-8.9E over Trib. to Kansas River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Minor 20.01N-8.9E over Trib. to Kansas River in Douglas County, Kansas. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 104 vehicles a day, projected to reach 114 by 2044. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesMinor 20.01N-8.9E
CrossesTrib. to Kansas River
Location0.5S 2.8E of Lecompton
RouteCounty Highway 2310
CountyDouglas County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.02977, -95.33794
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating30.2 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic104 (2023)
Projected traffic114 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Minor 20.01N-8.9E over Trib. to Kansas River built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is Minor 20.01N-8.9E over Trib. to Kansas River 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 Minor 20.01N-8.9E over Trib. to Kansas River carry?

About 104 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Minor 20.01N-8.9E over Trib. to Kansas River?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Minor 20.01N-8.9E over Trib. to Kansas River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.