US Bridges

FAU 3523 B.13-2.96 over Three Mile Creek

Good

Leavenworth County, Kansas · 7th S of Cherokee St. · Structure no. 415400523523023

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
113 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,725
2007 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 3523 B.13-2.96 over Three Mile Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying FAU 3523 B.13-2.96 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 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 5,725 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,298 by 2043. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 3523 B.13-2.96
CrossesThree Mile Creek
Location7th S of Cherokee St.
RouteCity Street 3523
CountyLeavenworth County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.31573, -94.91805
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.1 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,725 (2007)
Projected traffic6,298 by 2043
Trucks5%
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 3523 B.13-2.96 over Three Mile Creek built?

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

What condition is FAU 3523 B.13-2.96 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 3523 B.13-2.96 over Three Mile Creek carry?

About 5,725 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAU 3523 B.13-2.96 over Three Mile Creek?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 3523 B.13-2.96 over Three Mile Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.