US Bridges

T-61 Evans Road over Trib. to Nine Mile Ck.

Fair

Leavenworth County, Kansas · 4.2W 0.5S of Tonganoxie · Structure no. 000521053304240

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
119 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
510
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-61 Evans Road over Trib. to Nine Mile Ck. is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying T-61 Evans Road over Trib. to Nine Mile Ck. in Leavenworth County, Kansas. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, younger 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 510 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 502 by 2042. The structure is 119 ft (36.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesT-61 Evans Road
CrossesTrib. to Nine Mile Ck.
Location4.2W 0.5S of Tonganoxie
RouteCounty Highway 5208
CountyLeavenworth County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.10202, -95.1634
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.3 US tons
Inventory rating28.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length119 ft (36.4 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic510 (2021)
Projected traffic502 by 2042
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 T-61 Evans Road over Trib. to Nine Mile Ck. built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is T-61 Evans Road over Trib. to Nine Mile Ck. 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does T-61 Evans Road over Trib. to Nine Mile Ck. carry?

About 510 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is T-61 Evans Road over Trib. to Nine Mile Ck.?

The structure is 119 ft (36.4 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns T-61 Evans Road over Trib. to Nine Mile Ck.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.