US Bridges

E-67 Meagher RD over Trib. to Stranger Creek

Fair

Leavenworth County, Kansas · 2.0E 1.2S of Easton · Structure no. 000521061603922

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
23
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E-67 Meagher RD over Trib. to Stranger Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E-67 Meagher RD over Trib. to Stranger Creek in Leavenworth County, Kansas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 23 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 88 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesE-67 Meagher RD
CrossesTrib. to Stranger Creek
Location2.0E 1.2S of Easton
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates39.32962, -95.07579
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating94.2 US tons
Inventory rating56.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23 (2024)
Projected traffic88 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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-67 Meagher RD over Trib. to Stranger Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is E-67 Meagher RD over Trib. to Stranger 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does E-67 Meagher RD over Trib. to Stranger Creek carry?

About 23 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is E-67 Meagher RD over Trib. to Stranger Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns E-67 Meagher RD over Trib. to Stranger Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.