US Bridges

Rs 1845 NW 100 RD over E. Branch of Bluuf Creek

FairPosted for load

Harper County, Kansas · 2.0N 0.5W Crystal Springs · Structure no. 000000000390550

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
90 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
90
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1845 NW 100 RD over E. Branch of Bluuf Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Rs 1845 NW 100 RD over E. Branch of Bluuf Creek in Harper County, Kansas. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 90 vehicles a day, projected to reach 65 by 2043. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 1845 NW 100 RD
CrossesE. Branch of Bluuf Creek
Location2.0N 0.5W Crystal Springs
RouteCounty Highway 1845
CountyHarper County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.29709, -98.15972
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating7.4 US tons
Inventory rating4.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2021)
Projected traffic65 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Rs 1845 NW 100 RD over E. Branch of Bluuf Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1845 NW 100 RD over E. Branch of Bluuf 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 1845 NW 100 RD over E. Branch of Bluuf Creek carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Rs 1845 NW 100 RD over E. Branch of Bluuf Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1845 NW 100 RD over E. Branch of Bluuf Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.