US Bridges

Rs 403 48 over Elm Creek

GoodPosted for load

Linn County, Kansas · 2.5E 0.8N of Cadmus · Structure no. 000000000540019

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
145 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
751
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 403 48 over Elm Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Rs 403 48 over Elm Creek in Linn County, Kansas. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 751 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 840 by 2044. The structure is 145 ft (44.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesRs 403 48
CrossesElm Creek
Location2.5E 0.8N of Cadmus
RouteCounty Highway 403
StateKansas
Coordinates38.35665, -94.85354
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating15.1 US tons
Inventory rating9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length145 ft (44.3 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic751 (2006)
Projected traffic840 by 2044
Trucks10%
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

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 Rs 403 48 over Elm Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 403 48 over Elm 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 403 48 over Elm Creek carry?

About 751 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 403 48 over Elm Creek?

The structure is 145 ft (44.3 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 403 48 over Elm Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.