US Bridges

Local 2.5-20 Tx over South Fork Sac Branch

FairPosted for load

Franklin County, Kansas · 3.0W 1.5S of Lane · Structure no. 000301057005165

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1967
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local 2.5-20 Tx over South Fork Sac Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local 2.5-20 Tx over South Fork Sac Branch 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 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2043. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal 2.5-20 Tx
CrossesSouth Fork Sac Branch
Location3.0W 1.5S of Lane
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFranklin County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.42703, -95.13822
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionJune 2023
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating10.7 US tons
Inventory rating6.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2010)
Projected traffic25 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$330,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local 2.5-20 Tx over South Fork Sac Branch built?

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

What condition is Local 2.5-20 Tx over South Fork Sac Branch 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 Local 2.5-20 Tx over South Fork Sac Branch carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Local 2.5-20 Tx over South Fork Sac Branch?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Local 2.5-20 Tx over South Fork Sac Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.