US Bridges

Road 29A over Trib. to Elk River

Fair

Elk County, Kansas · 3.1S 3.7E of Longton · Structure no. 000250963306668

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Road 29A over Trib. to Elk River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Road 29A over Trib. to Elk River in Elk County, Kansas. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12 by 2044. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesRoad 29A
CrossesTrib. to Elk River
Location3.1S 3.7E of Longton
RouteCounty Highway 2513
CountyElk County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.33085, -96.01333
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2019)
Projected traffic12 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Road 29A over Trib. to Elk River built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is Road 29A over Trib. to Elk 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 29A over Trib. to Elk River carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Road 29A over Trib. to Elk River?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Road 29A over Trib. to Elk River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.