T-71 242nd Street over Trib. to Pony Creek
FairLeavenworth County, Kansas · 2.0W 1.5S of Tonganoxie · Structure no. 000521055504261
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 42
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
T-71 242nd Street over Trib. to Pony Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T-71 242nd Street over Trib. to Pony Creek 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 42 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 73 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was T-71 242nd Street over Trib. to Pony Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is T-71 242nd Street over Trib. to Pony Creek 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-71 242nd Street over Trib. to Pony Creek carry?
About 42 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is T-71 242nd Street over Trib. to Pony Creek?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns T-71 242nd Street over Trib. to Pony Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.