US Bridges

T-70 Honeycreek over Trib. to Nine Mile Ck.

Good

Leavenworth County, Kansas · 2.6W 1.5S of Tonganoxie · Structure no. 000521055404265

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
80
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-70 Honeycreek over Trib. to Nine Mile Ck. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T-70 Honeycreek over Trib. to Nine Mile Ck. in Leavenworth County, Kansas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 185 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesT-70 Honeycreek
CrossesTrib. to Nine Mile Ck.
Location2.6W 1.5S of Tonganoxie
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates39.0803, -95.14319
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 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating25.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2024)
Projected traffic185 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 T-70 Honeycreek over Trib. to Nine Mile Ck. built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is T-70 Honeycreek 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-70 Honeycreek over Trib. to Nine Mile Ck. carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is T-70 Honeycreek over Trib. to Nine Mile Ck.?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns T-70 Honeycreek over Trib. to Nine Mile Ck.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.