US Bridges

E-20 Third Street over Trib. to Stranger Creek

Good

Leavenworth County, Kansas · 0.2S of Easton · Structure no. 000521057303904

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
85
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E-20 Third Street over Trib. to Stranger Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying E-20 Third Street over Trib. to Stranger Creek in Leavenworth County, Kansas. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 85 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 176 by 2042. The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesE-20 Third Street
CrossesTrib. to Stranger Creek
Location0.2S of Easton
RouteCounty Highway 2839
StateKansas
Coordinates39.34207, -95.11811
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating81.7 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length53 ft (16.1 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic85 (2024)
Projected traffic176 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 E-20 Third Street over Trib. to Stranger Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is E-20 Third Street over Trib. to Stranger 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does E-20 Third Street over Trib. to Stranger Creek carry?

About 85 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is E-20 Third Street over Trib. to Stranger Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns E-20 Third Street over Trib. to Stranger Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.