E Grain DR over W. Elkhorn Creek
PoorPosted for loadLincoln County, Kansas · 5.2S 2.6E of Lincoln · Structure no. 000530737604440
- Built
- 1915
- 110 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
E Grain DR over W. Elkhorn Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E Grain DR over W. Elkhorn Creek in Lincoln County, Kansas. It was built in 1915, so it is 110 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 16 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was E Grain DR over W. Elkhorn Creek built?
It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025.
What condition is E Grain DR over W. Elkhorn 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 E Grain DR over W. Elkhorn Creek carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is E Grain DR over W. Elkhorn Creek?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns E Grain DR over W. Elkhorn Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.