Rs 2216 Iron DR over Spring Creek
PoorPosted for loadLincoln County, Kansas · 3.0S 3.5E of Vesper · Structure no. 000000000530570
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 76 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 25
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rs 2216 Iron DR over Spring Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 2216 Iron DR over Spring Creek in Lincoln County, Kansas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 25 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2044. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rs 2216 Iron DR over Spring Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rs 2216 Iron DR over Spring Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does Rs 2216 Iron DR over Spring Creek carry?
About 25 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Rs 2216 Iron DR over Spring Creek?
The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Rs 2216 Iron DR over Spring Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.