US Bridges

E 1st ST Rs 86 over E. Branch Whitewater Ck.

Good

Harvey County, Kansas · 7.6E of Newton · Structure no. 000000000400040

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
123 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
760
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E 1st ST Rs 86 over E. Branch Whitewater Ck. is a concrete continuous slab carrying E 1st ST Rs 86 over E. Branch Whitewater Ck. in Harvey County, Kansas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 760 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 890 by 2042. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesE 1st ST Rs 86
CrossesE. Branch Whitewater Ck.
Location7.6E of Newton
RouteCounty Highway 86
StateKansas
Coordinates38.04361, -97.17111
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic760 (2006)
Projected traffic890 by 2042
Trucks5%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$4,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E 1st ST Rs 86 over E. Branch Whitewater Ck. built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is E 1st ST Rs 86 over E. Branch Whitewater 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does E 1st ST Rs 86 over E. Branch Whitewater Ck. carry?

About 760 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is E 1st ST Rs 86 over E. Branch Whitewater Ck.?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns E 1st ST Rs 86 over E. Branch Whitewater Ck.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.