US Bridges

R-5 Dehoff Road over Pony Creek

Good

Leavenworth County, Kansas · 3.7W 2.0S of Tonganoxie · Structure no. 000521053304281

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
82 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
130
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

R-5 Dehoff Road over Pony Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying R-5 Dehoff Road over Pony Creek in Leavenworth County, Kansas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 130 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 104 by 2042. The structure is 82 ft (25.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesR-5 Dehoff Road
CrossesPony Creek
Location3.7W 2.0S of Tonganoxie
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates39.06954, -95.16385
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating69.4 US tons
Inventory rating41.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length82 ft (25.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 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 traffic130 (2024)
Projected traffic104 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 R-5 Dehoff Road over Pony Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is R-5 Dehoff Road over Pony 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 R-5 Dehoff Road over Pony Creek carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is R-5 Dehoff Road over Pony Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns R-5 Dehoff Road over Pony Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.