US Bridges

5th ST B.18-3.17 over Three Mile Creek

Fair

Leavenworth County, Kansas · 5th N of Oak Street · Structure no. 415400523527942

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,520
2007 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

5th ST B.18-3.17 over Three Mile Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 5th ST B.18-3.17 over Three Mile Creek in Leavenworth County, Kansas. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 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 3,520 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,872 by 2043. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries5th ST B.18-3.17
CrossesThree Mile Creek
Location5th N of Oak Street
RouteCity Street 3527
CountyLeavenworth County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.3152, -94.91474
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,520 (2007)
Projected traffic3,872 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$751,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 5th ST B.18-3.17 over Three Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is 5th ST B.18-3.17 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 5th ST B.18-3.17 over Three Mile Creek carry?

About 3,520 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is 5th ST B.18-3.17 over Three Mile Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns 5th ST B.18-3.17 over Three Mile Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.