US Bridges

Rs 220 S Road over S. Wild Horse Creek

FairPosted for load

Edwards County, Kansas · 8.0S 2.3E of Lewis · Structure no. 000000000240017

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
49 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
90
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 220 S Road over S. Wild Horse Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 220 S Road over S. Wild Horse Creek in Edwards County, Kansas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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 90 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 110 by 2043. The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 220 S Road
CrossesS. Wild Horse Creek
Location8.0S 2.3E of Lewis
RouteCounty Highway 220
CountyEdwards County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.82531, -99.21986
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating26.3 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length49 ft (14.8 m)
Longest span23 ft (7.1 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 traffic90 (2018)
Projected traffic110 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 220 S Road over S. Wild Horse Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 220 S Road over S. Wild Horse 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 220 S Road over S. Wild Horse Creek carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 220 S Road over S. Wild Horse Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 220 S Road over S. Wild Horse Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.