US Bridges

FAU 3533 B.15-3.42 over Three Mile Creek

Good

Leavenworth County, Kansas · 2nd S of Short · Structure no. 415400523533B04

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
122 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,100
2012 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 3533 B.15-3.42 over Three Mile Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAU 3533 B.15-3.42 over Three Mile Creek in Leavenworth County, Kansas. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2043. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 42 ft wide.

CarriesFAU 3533 B.15-3.42
CrossesThree Mile Creek
Location2nd S of Short
RouteCity Street 3533
StateKansas
Coordinates39.31549, -94.91001
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.4 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span119 ft (36.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2012)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 3533 B.15-3.42 over Three Mile Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 3533 B.15-3.42 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 3533 B.15-3.42 over Three Mile Creek carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAU 3533 B.15-3.42 over Three Mile Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 3533 B.15-3.42 over Three Mile Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.