US Bridges

T-54 State Avenue over Trib. to Nine Mile Ck.

Good

Leavenworth County, Kansas · 3.8W 0.5N of Tonganoxie · Structure no. 000521053704220

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-54 State Avenue over Trib. to Nine Mile Ck. is a concrete continuous slab carrying T-54 State Avenue over Trib. to Nine Mile Ck. 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 70 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 76 by 2042. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesT-54 State Avenue
CrossesTrib. to Nine Mile Ck.
Location3.8W 0.5N of Tonganoxie
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates39.11653, -95.15687
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.8 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 traffic70 (2024)
Projected traffic76 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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-54 State Avenue over Trib. to Nine Mile Ck. built?

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

What condition is T-54 State Avenue over Trib. to Nine Mile Ck. 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 T-54 State Avenue over Trib. to Nine Mile Ck. carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is T-54 State Avenue over Trib. to Nine Mile Ck.?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns T-54 State Avenue over Trib. to Nine Mile Ck.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.