US Bridges

Edwards RD20.4-U.1 over East Branch Humboldt Cr.

Good

Geary County, Kansas · 5.0S 13.0E Junction City · Structure no. 000310901204481

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
128 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Edwards RD20.4-U.1 over East Branch Humboldt Cr. is a concrete continuous slab carrying Edwards RD20.4-U.1 over East Branch Humboldt Cr. in Geary County, Kansas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2039. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesEdwards RD20.4-U.1
CrossesEast Branch Humboldt Cr.
Location5.0S 13.0E Junction City
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGeary County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.92819, -96.58563
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.3 US tons
Inventory rating46.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.7 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 traffic10 (2004)
Projected traffic15 by 2039
Trucks0%
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 Edwards RD20.4-U.1 over East Branch Humboldt Cr. built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Edwards RD20.4-U.1 over East Branch Humboldt Cr. 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Edwards RD20.4-U.1 over East Branch Humboldt Cr. carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2004 count).

How long is Edwards RD20.4-U.1 over East Branch Humboldt Cr.?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Edwards RD20.4-U.1 over East Branch Humboldt Cr.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.