US Bridges

13th ST A.70-2.09 over Three Mile Creek

Fair

Leavenworth County, Kansas · 13th St. S of Ottawa · Structure no. 415400523509927

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,090
2007 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

13th ST A.70-2.09 over Three Mile Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 13th ST A.70-2.09 over Three Mile Creek in Leavenworth County, Kansas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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.

It carries about 1,090 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries13th ST A.70-2.09
CrossesThree Mile Creek
Location13th St. S of Ottawa
RouteCity Street 3509
CountyLeavenworth County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.32159, -94.93487
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.1 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,090 (2007)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 13th ST A.70-2.09 over Three Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is 13th ST A.70-2.09 over Three 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does 13th ST A.70-2.09 over Three Mile Creek carry?

About 1,090 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 13th ST A.70-2.09 over Three Mile Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns 13th ST A.70-2.09 over Three Mile Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.