US Bridges

Chestnut RD over Trib. to Sawlog Creek

Good

Ford County, Kansas · 1.5W 10.0N of Dodge City · Structure no. 000290525405920

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
45
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chestnut RD over Trib. to Sawlog Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Chestnut RD over Trib. to Sawlog Creek in Ford County, Kansas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 45 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 54 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesChestnut RD
CrossesTrib. to Sawlog Creek
Location1.5W 10.0N of Dodge City
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.88395, -100.03061
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2018)
Projected traffic54 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Chestnut RD over Trib. to Sawlog Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chestnut RD over Trib. to Sawlog 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Chestnut RD over Trib. to Sawlog Creek carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Chestnut RD over Trib. to Sawlog Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Chestnut RD over Trib. to Sawlog Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.