ST-48 Dempsey RD over Stranger Creek
GoodLeavenworth County, Kansas · 1.4E of Jarbalo · Structure no. 000000000520140
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old, rebuilt 2009
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 208 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,055
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
ST-48 Dempsey RD over Stranger Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST-48 Dempsey RD over Stranger Creek in Leavenworth County, Kansas. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2009, 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 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 1,055 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2042. The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was ST-48 Dempsey RD over Stranger Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.
What condition is ST-48 Dempsey RD over Stranger 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does ST-48 Dempsey RD over Stranger Creek carry?
About 1,055 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is ST-48 Dempsey RD over Stranger Creek?
The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns ST-48 Dempsey RD over Stranger Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.