US Bridges

210th RD over Elkhorn Creek

Good

Lincoln County, Kansas · 7.0S 1.4E of Lincoln · Structure no. 000530737004467

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
117 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

210th RD over Elkhorn Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 210th RD over Elkhorn Creek in Lincoln County, Kansas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2044. The structure is 117 ft (35.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries210th RD
CrossesElkhorn Creek
Location7.0S 1.4E of Lincoln
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.93274, -98.11412
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.1 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length117 ft (35.8 m)
Longest span46 ft (13.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2022)
Projected traffic50 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 210th RD over Elkhorn Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is 210th RD over Elkhorn 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does 210th RD over Elkhorn Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 210th RD over Elkhorn Creek?

The structure is 117 ft (35.8 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (13.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 210th RD over Elkhorn Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.