US Bridges

Rs 1526 RD 7 over Trib. to East Bridge Ck.

GoodPosted for load

Hamilton County, Kansas · 9.0N 5.0E of Coolidge · Structure no. 000000000380150

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
144 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1526 RD 7 over Trib. to East Bridge Ck. is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 1526 RD 7 over Trib. to East Bridge Ck. in Hamilton County, Kansas. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 5 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 10 by 2041. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRs 1526 RD 7
CrossesTrib. to East Bridge Ck.
Location9.0N 5.0E of Coolidge
RouteCounty Highway 1526
StateKansas
Coordinates38.17511, -101.91083
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating34.4 US tons
Inventory rating20.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2022)
Projected traffic10 by 2041
Trucks3%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 1526 RD 7 over Trib. to East Bridge Ck. built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1526 RD 7 over Trib. to East Bridge Ck. 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 1526 RD 7 over Trib. to East Bridge Ck. carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Rs 1526 RD 7 over Trib. to East Bridge Ck.?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1526 RD 7 over Trib. to East Bridge Ck.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.