T-50 Parallel RD over Tonganoxie Creek
PoorLeavenworth County, Kansas · 1.5N of Tonganoxie · Structure no. 000521059904200
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 94 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 490
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
T-50 Parallel RD over Tonganoxie Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying T-50 Parallel RD over Tonganoxie Creek in Leavenworth County, Kansas. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 490 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 515 by 2042. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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-50 Parallel RD over Tonganoxie Creek built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is T-50 Parallel RD over Tonganoxie Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does T-50 Parallel RD over Tonganoxie Creek carry?
About 490 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is T-50 Parallel RD over Tonganoxie Creek?
The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns T-50 Parallel RD over Tonganoxie Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.