US Bridges

Road 5 over East Fork Caney River

FairPosted for load

Elk County, Kansas · 3.6N of Grenola · Structure no. 000250915006585

Built
1910
115 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
84 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Road 5 over East Fork Caney River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Road 5 over East Fork Caney River in Elk County, Kansas. It was built in 1910, so it is 115 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 5 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10 by 2044. The structure is 84 ft (25.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesRoad 5
CrossesEast Fork Caney River
Location3.6N of Grenola
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyElk County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.39751, -96.45275
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating7.1 US tons
Inventory rating7.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length84 ft (25.5 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2019)
Projected traffic10 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$500,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Road 5 over East Fork Caney River built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025.

What condition is Road 5 over East Fork Caney 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Road 5 over East Fork Caney River carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Road 5 over East Fork Caney River?

The structure is 84 ft (25.5 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Road 5 over East Fork Caney River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.