US Bridges

Garanson Rd. over East Branch Humboldt Cr.

Fair

Geary County, Kansas · 7.0S 14.0E Junction City · Structure no. 000310901804505

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Garanson Rd. over East Branch Humboldt Cr. is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Garanson Rd. over East Branch Humboldt Cr. in Geary County, Kansas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2039. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesGaranson Rd.
CrossesEast Branch Humboldt Cr.
Location7.0S 14.0E Junction City
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGeary County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.90806, -96.56556
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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 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 Garanson Rd. over East Branch Humboldt Cr. built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Garanson Rd. over East Branch Humboldt Cr. 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Garanson Rd. over East Branch Humboldt Cr. carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2004 count).

How long is Garanson Rd. over East Branch Humboldt Cr.?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Garanson Rd. over East Branch Humboldt Cr.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.