US Bridges

SH-14 198th St. over Stranger Creek

Good

Leavenworth County, Kansas · 1.8E 4.1S of Tonganoxie · Structure no. 000521067004321

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
219 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
31
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH-14 198th St. over Stranger Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SH-14 198th St. over Stranger Creek in Leavenworth County, Kansas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 31 vehicles a day, projected to reach 62 by 2042. The structure is 219 ft (66.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSH-14 198th St.
CrossesStranger Creek
Location1.8E 4.1S of Tonganoxie
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates39.04261, -95.03752
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.5 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length219 ft (66.9 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31 (2024)
Projected traffic62 by 2042
Trucks0%
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 SH-14 198th St. over Stranger Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH-14 198th St. 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SH-14 198th St. over Stranger Creek carry?

About 31 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is SH-14 198th St. over Stranger Creek?

The structure is 219 ft (66.9 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SH-14 198th St. over Stranger Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.