US Bridges

HP-57 Stranger over Trib.To Little Stranger

Fair

Leavenworth County, Kansas · 4.2W of Lansing · Structure no. 000521069804040

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
103
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

HP-57 Stranger over Trib.To Little Stranger is a concrete continuous slab carrying HP-57 Stranger over Trib.To Little Stranger in Leavenworth County, Kansas. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 103 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 143 by 2042. The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesHP-57 Stranger
CrossesTrib.To Little Stranger
Location4.2W of Lansing
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates39.24479, -94.99854
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.5 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length102 ft (31.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic103 (2024)
Projected traffic143 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 HP-57 Stranger over Trib.To Little Stranger built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is HP-57 Stranger over Trib.To Little Stranger 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 HP-57 Stranger over Trib.To Little Stranger carry?

About 103 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is HP-57 Stranger over Trib.To Little Stranger?

The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns HP-57 Stranger over Trib.To Little Stranger?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.