LB-1 147th Desoto over Seven Mile Creek
FairPosted for loadLeavenworth County, Kansas · .2 N of Mary St. on 147th · Structure no. 000521079004028
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 37 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,098
- 2006 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
LB-1 147th Desoto over Seven Mile Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LB-1 147th Desoto over Seven Mile Creek in Leavenworth County, Kansas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 2,098 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2039. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LB-1 147th Desoto over Seven Mile Creek built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is LB-1 147th Desoto 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 LB-1 147th Desoto over Seven Mile Creek carry?
About 2,098 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is LB-1 147th Desoto over Seven Mile Creek?
The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns LB-1 147th Desoto over Seven Mile Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.