US Bridges

Cherokee B.09-2.80 over Three Mile Creek

Good

Leavenworth County, Kansas · Cherokee ST W of Broadway · Structure no. 415400523526001

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
82 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,130
2007 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cherokee B.09-2.80 over Three Mile Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Cherokee B.09-2.80 over Three Mile Creek in Leavenworth County, Kansas. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 3,130 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,450 by 2043. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCherokee B.09-2.80
CrossesThree Mile Creek
LocationCherokee ST W of Broadway
RouteCity Street 3526
StateKansas
Coordinates39.31627, -94.92148
Functional classUrban Local

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; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.3 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,130 (2007)
Projected traffic3,450 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 Cherokee B.09-2.80 over Three Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cherokee B.09-2.80 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 Cherokee B.09-2.80 over Three Mile Creek carry?

About 3,130 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Cherokee B.09-2.80 over Three Mile Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Cherokee B.09-2.80 over Three Mile Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.