US Bridges

K92 HWY over Stranger Creek

Fair

Leavenworth County, Kansas · 4.99 MI E Jefferson Coln · Structure no. 999909200520671

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
363 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
621
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K92 HWY over Stranger Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying K92 HWY over Stranger Creek in Leavenworth County, Kansas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 621 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 673 by 2044. The structure is 363 ft (110.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesK92 HWY
CrossesStranger Creek
Location4.99 MI E Jefferson Coln
RouteState Highway 92
CountyLeavenworth County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.27944, -95.105
Functional classRural Major 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating69.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length363 ft (110.5 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic621 (2023)
Projected traffic673 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 K92 HWY over Stranger Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is K92 HWY over Stranger 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 K92 HWY over Stranger Creek carry?

About 621 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is K92 HWY over Stranger Creek?

The structure is 363 ft (110.5 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns K92 HWY over Stranger Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.