LB-6 Bittersweet S over Seven Mile Creek
GoodLeavenworth County, Kansas · .1 N of Mary on Bitterswt · Structure no. 515150520000100
- Built
- 2008
- 17 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 315 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 2008 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
LB-6 Bittersweet S over Seven Mile Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LB-6 Bittersweet S over Seven Mile Creek in Leavenworth County, Kansas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2039. The structure is 315 ft (96 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LB-6 Bittersweet S over Seven Mile Creek built?
It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.
What condition is LB-6 Bittersweet S over Seven 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does LB-6 Bittersweet S over Seven Mile Creek carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is LB-6 Bittersweet S over Seven Mile Creek?
The structure is 315 ft (96 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns LB-6 Bittersweet S over Seven Mile Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.