US Bridges

D-16 155th Street over Seven Mile Creek

FairPosted for load

Leavenworth County, Kansas · 2.0W of Lansing · Structure no. 000521077004024

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
257
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

D-16 155th Street over Seven Mile Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying D-16 155th Street over Seven Mile Creek in Leavenworth County, Kansas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 257 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 275 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesD-16 155th Street
CrossesSeven Mile Creek
Location2.0W of Lansing
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates39.25305, -94.93749
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25.7 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 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 traffic257 (2024)
Projected traffic275 by 2042
Trucks16%
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 D-16 155th Street over Seven Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is D-16 155th Street over Seven Mile 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does D-16 155th Street over Seven Mile Creek carry?

About 257 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is D-16 155th Street over Seven Mile Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns D-16 155th Street over Seven Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.