E-45 243rd Street over Buttermilk Creek
GoodLeavenworth County, Kansas · 1.0W 1.5N of Easton · Structure no. 000000000520350
- Built
- 2009
- 16 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 163 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 340
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
E-45 243rd Street over Buttermilk Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying E-45 243rd Street over Buttermilk Creek in Leavenworth County, Kansas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 340 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 457 by 2042. The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was E-45 243rd Street over Buttermilk Creek built?
It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.
What condition is E-45 243rd Street over Buttermilk 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does E-45 243rd Street over Buttermilk Creek carry?
About 340 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is E-45 243rd Street over Buttermilk Creek?
The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns E-45 243rd Street over Buttermilk Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.