US Bridges

California (2.6-2) over Trib. to Iantha Creek

Fair

Franklin County, Kansas · 3.4S of Williamsburg · Structure no. 000301021005164

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1967
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

California (2.6-2) over Trib. to Iantha Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying California (2.6-2) over Trib. to Iantha Creek in Franklin County, Kansas. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1967, so it is 105 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCalifornia (2.6-2)
CrossesTrib. to Iantha Creek
Location3.4S of Williamsburg
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFranklin County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.42789, -95.47134
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2013)
Projected traffic30 by 2043
Trucks0%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$340,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was California (2.6-2) over Trib. to Iantha Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1967.

What condition is California (2.6-2) over Trib. to Iantha 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does California (2.6-2) over Trib. to Iantha Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is California (2.6-2) over Trib. to Iantha Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns California (2.6-2) over Trib. to Iantha Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.