US Bridges

FAU 3515 A.95-2.45 over Three Mile Creek

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Leavenworth County, Kansas · 10th ST S of Miami · Structure no. 415400523515002

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
113 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,170
2007 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 3515 A.95-2.45 over Three Mile Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying FAU 3515 A.95-2.45 over Three Mile Creek in Leavenworth County, Kansas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 7,170 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,900 by 2043. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 3515 A.95-2.45
CrossesThree Mile Creek
Location10th ST S of Miami
RouteCity Street 3515
CountyLeavenworth County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.31869, -94.92827
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,170 (2007)
Projected traffic7,900 by 2043
Trucks6%
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 FAU 3515 A.95-2.45 over Three Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 3515 A.95-2.45 over Three Mile Creek 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 3515 A.95-2.45 over Three Mile Creek carry?

About 7,170 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAU 3515 A.95-2.45 over Three Mile Creek?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 3515 A.95-2.45 over Three Mile Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.