US Bridges

K141 HWY over UP RR W Spring CR

Poor

Ellsworth County, Kansas · 0.64 MI S K140 · Structure no. 999914100270531

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
291 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K141 HWY over UP RR W Spring CR is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying K141 HWY over UP RR W Spring CR in Ellsworth County, Kansas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 700 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 837 by 2044. The structure is 291 ft (88.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 km).

Location

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CarriesK141 HWY
CrossesUP RR W Spring CR
Location0.64 MI S K140
RouteState Highway 141
CountyEllsworth County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.74694, -97.97944
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating72.1 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length291 ft (88.6 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2023)
Projected traffic837 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed34.2 mi (55 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 K141 HWY over UP RR W Spring CR built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is K141 HWY over UP RR W Spring CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does K141 HWY over UP RR W Spring CR carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is K141 HWY over UP RR W Spring CR?

The structure is 291 ft (88.6 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns K141 HWY over UP RR W Spring CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.