US Bridges

Local 5.1-23.5 over Mosquito Creek

FairPosted for load

Franklin County, Kansas · 1.6N 0.5E of Lane · Structure no. 000301063505109

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
92 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local 5.1-23.5 over Mosquito Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local 5.1-23.5 over Mosquito Creek in Franklin County, Kansas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2043. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal 5.1-23.5
CrossesMosquito Creek
Location1.6N 0.5E of Lane
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFranklin County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.46404, -95.07486
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating17.1 US tons
Inventory rating10.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2010)
Projected traffic45 by 2043
Trucks0%
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 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 Local 5.1-23.5 over Mosquito Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local 5.1-23.5 over Mosquito 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 Local 5.1-23.5 over Mosquito Creek carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Local 5.1-23.5 over Mosquito Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Local 5.1-23.5 over Mosquito Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.