US Bridges

Rs 243 (main St) over Great Eastern Ditch

Fair

Kearny County, Kansas · At Deerfield · Structure no. 000000000470040

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1952
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
455
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 243 (main St) over Great Eastern Ditch is a concrete slab carrying Rs 243 (main St) over Great Eastern Ditch in Kearny County, Kansas. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1952, so it is 105 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 5 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 455 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 243 (main St)
CrossesGreat Eastern Ditch
LocationAt Deerfield
RouteCounty Highway 243
CountyKearny County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.98411, -101.13522
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic455 (2022)
Projected traffic800 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 243 (main St) over Great Eastern Ditch built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1952.

What condition is Rs 243 (main St) over Great Eastern Ditch 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 243 (main St) over Great Eastern Ditch carry?

About 455 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 243 (main St) over Great Eastern Ditch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 243 (main St) over Great Eastern Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.