US Bridges

Local 17.27N-10.0E over Baldwin Creek

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Douglas County, Kansas · NW Outskirts of Lawrence · Structure no. 000231037004386

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
121 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
464
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local 17.27N-10.0E over Baldwin Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Local 17.27N-10.0E over Baldwin Creek in Douglas County, Kansas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 464 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 511 by 2044. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal 17.27N-10.0E
CrossesBaldwin Creek
LocationNW Outskirts of Lawrence
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDouglas County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.99048, -95.31648
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.5 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic464 (2023)
Projected traffic511 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Local 17.27N-10.0E over Baldwin Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local 17.27N-10.0E over Baldwin Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Local 17.27N-10.0E over Baldwin Creek carry?

About 464 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Local 17.27N-10.0E over Baldwin Creek?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Local 17.27N-10.0E over Baldwin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.