US Bridges

SH-33 166th Street over Trib. to Little Kaw Crk

FairPosted for load

Leavenworth County, Kansas · 1.0W 6.8S of Basehor · Structure no. 000521075004328

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
98
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH-33 166th Street over Trib. to Little Kaw Crk is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH-33 166th Street over Trib. to Little Kaw Crk in Leavenworth County, Kansas. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 98 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 172 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSH-33 166th Street
CrossesTrib. to Little Kaw Crk
Location1.0W 6.8S of Basehor
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates39.03141, -94.96457
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic98 (2024)
Projected traffic172 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$267,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH-33 166th Street over Trib. to Little Kaw Crk built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH-33 166th Street over Trib. to Little Kaw Crk 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SH-33 166th Street over Trib. to Little Kaw Crk carry?

About 98 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SH-33 166th Street over Trib. to Little Kaw Crk?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns SH-33 166th Street over Trib. to Little Kaw Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.