US Bridges

ST-43 178th St. over Trib to Stranger Creek

Good

Leavenworth County, Kansas · 2.8W 0.4S of Basehor · Structure no. 000000000520505

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
134
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST-43 178th St. over Trib to Stranger Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying ST-43 178th St. over Trib to Stranger Creek in Leavenworth County, Kansas. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 134 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2042. The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesST-43 178th St.
CrossesTrib to Stranger Creek
Location2.8W 0.4S of Basehor
RouteCounty Highway 1855
StateKansas
Coordinates39.1327, -94.99059
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.1 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length122 ft (37.3 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic134 (2024)
Projected traffic200 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 ST-43 178th St. over Trib to Stranger Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST-43 178th St. over Trib to 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does ST-43 178th St. over Trib to Stranger Creek carry?

About 134 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is ST-43 178th St. over Trib to Stranger Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns ST-43 178th St. over Trib to Stranger Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.