US Bridges

Ellis TR(5.5-23.9) over Trib. to Mosquito Creek

Fair

Franklin County, Kansas · 2.0N 0.9E of Lane · Structure no. 000301063905105

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ellis TR(5.5-23.9) over Trib. to Mosquito Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Ellis TR(5.5-23.9) over Trib. to Mosquito Creek in Franklin County, Kansas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 36 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesEllis TR(5.5-23.9)
CrossesTrib. to Mosquito Creek
Location2.0N 0.9E of Lane
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFranklin County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.46973, -95.06851
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.7 US tons
Inventory rating53.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2013)
Projected traffic36 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Ellis TR(5.5-23.9) over Trib. to Mosquito Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ellis TR(5.5-23.9) over Trib. to 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 Ellis TR(5.5-23.9) over Trib. to Mosquito Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Ellis TR(5.5-23.9) over Trib. to Mosquito Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Ellis TR(5.5-23.9) over Trib. to Mosquito Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.