R-15 243rd Street over Pony Creek
FairLeavenworth County, Kansas · 4.0S 2.5W of Tonganoxie · Structure no. 000521055504309
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 39 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 545
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
R-15 243rd Street over Pony Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying R-15 243rd Street over Pony Creek in Leavenworth County, Kansas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 545 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 454 by 2042. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 R-15 243rd Street over Pony Creek built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is R-15 243rd Street over 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 R-15 243rd Street over Pony Creek carry?
About 545 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is R-15 243rd Street over Pony Creek?
The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns R-15 243rd Street over Pony Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.