US Bridges

A-5 Banaster Dr. over Stranger Creek

GoodPosted for load

Leavenworth County, Kansas · 1.0E 3.0N of Springdale · Structure no. 000521057903948

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
148 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

A-5 Banaster Dr. over Stranger Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying A-5 Banaster Dr. over Stranger Creek in Leavenworth County, Kansas. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 14 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 20 by 2042. The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesA-5 Banaster Dr.
CrossesStranger Creek
Location1.0E 3.0N of Springdale
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLeavenworth County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.30555, -95.10701
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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length148 ft (45.1 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14 (2024)
Projected traffic20 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 A-5 Banaster Dr. over Stranger Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is A-5 Banaster Dr. over 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does A-5 Banaster Dr. over Stranger Creek carry?

About 14 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is A-5 Banaster Dr. over Stranger Creek?

The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns A-5 Banaster Dr. over Stranger Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.