US Bridges

US50 HWY over West Bridge Creek

Good

Hamilton County, Kansas · 4.42 MI E CO State LN · Structure no. 999905000380481

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
142 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,483
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US50 HWY over West Bridge Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US50 HWY over West Bridge Creek in Hamilton County, Kansas. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 2,483 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,533 by 2044. The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long and 46 ft wide.

CarriesUS50 HWY
CrossesWest Bridge Creek
Location4.42 MI E CO State LN
RouteU.S. Route 50
StateKansas
Coordinates38.03167, -101.96611
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating52.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length142 ft (43.4 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,483 (2023)
Projected traffic2,533 by 2044
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US50 HWY over West Bridge Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is US50 HWY over West Bridge Creek 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US50 HWY over West Bridge Creek carry?

About 2,483 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US50 HWY over West Bridge Creek?

The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US50 HWY over West Bridge Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.