US-73 Highway over Threemile Creek
FairLeavenworth County, Kansas · 0.30 Miles N K-92 S JCT · Structure no. 999907300520131
- Built
- 1916
- 109 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 13,487
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-73 Highway over Threemile Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US-73 Highway over Threemile Creek in Leavenworth County, Kansas. It was built in 1916, so it is 109 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 6 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 13,487 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,608 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-73 Highway over Threemile Creek built?
It was built in 1916, making it 109 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-73 Highway over Threemile 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does US-73 Highway over Threemile Creek carry?
About 13,487 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is US-73 Highway over Threemile Creek?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.
Who owns US-73 Highway over Threemile Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.