US Bridges

LB-5 Gilman Rd. over Nine Mile Ck.

Good

Leavenworth County, Kansas · .1 E of K-7 on Gilman Rd. · Structure no. 000521081104060

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
131 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
430
2006 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

LB-5 Gilman Rd. over Nine Mile Ck. is a concrete continuous slab carrying LB-5 Gilman Rd. over Nine Mile Ck. in Leavenworth County, Kansas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 430 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2039. The structure is 131 ft (40 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLB-5 Gilman Rd.
CrossesNine Mile Ck.
Location.1 E of K-7 on Gilman Rd.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLeavenworth County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.23064, -94.89822
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionJuly 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.9 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length131 ft (40 m)
Longest span52 ft (16 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic430 (2006)
Projected traffic500 by 2039
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 LB-5 Gilman Rd. over Nine Mile Ck. built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is LB-5 Gilman Rd. over Nine Mile Ck. 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does LB-5 Gilman Rd. over Nine Mile Ck. carry?

About 430 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is LB-5 Gilman Rd. over Nine Mile Ck.?

The structure is 131 ft (40 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns LB-5 Gilman Rd. over Nine Mile Ck.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.