US Bridges

K-30 Shawnee Rd. over Trib. to Salt Creek

Good

Leavenworth County, Kansas · 1.8W NW Cor. Leavenworth · Structure no. 000521071303940

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
95 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

K-30 Shawnee Rd. over Trib. to Salt Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying K-30 Shawnee Rd. over Trib. to Salt 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 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 97 by 2042. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesK-30 Shawnee Rd.
CrossesTrib. to Salt Creek
Location1.8W NW Cor. Leavenworth
RouteCounty Highway 5216
StateKansas
Coordinates39.31836, -94.98719
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.6 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 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 traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic97 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 K-30 Shawnee Rd. over Trib. to Salt Creek built?

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

What condition is K-30 Shawnee Rd. over Trib. to Salt 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 K-30 Shawnee Rd. over Trib. to Salt Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is K-30 Shawnee Rd. over Trib. to Salt Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns K-30 Shawnee Rd. over Trib. to Salt Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.