US Bridges

Broadway B.13-2.85 over Three Mile Creek

Fair

Leavenworth County, Kansas · Broadway S. of Cherokee · Structure no. 415400523519025

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
163 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,435
2007 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Broadway B.13-2.85 over Three Mile Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Broadway B.13-2.85 over Three Mile Creek in Leavenworth County, Kansas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 5 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 4,435 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,878 by 2043. The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBroadway B.13-2.85
CrossesThree Mile Creek
LocationBroadway S. of Cherokee
RouteCity Street 3519
CountyLeavenworth County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.31581, -94.92087
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.1 US tons
Inventory rating50.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length163 ft (49.7 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width56 ft (17 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,435 (2007)
Projected traffic4,878 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 Broadway B.13-2.85 over Three Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Broadway B.13-2.85 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Broadway B.13-2.85 over Three Mile Creek carry?

About 4,435 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Broadway B.13-2.85 over Three Mile Creek?

The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Broadway B.13-2.85 over Three Mile Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.