US Bridges

Rs 1203 24 over North Sugar Creek

Fair

Linn County, Kansas · 1.0N 0.7E of Boicourt · Structure no. 000000000540035

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
87 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1203 24 over North Sugar Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Rs 1203 24 over North Sugar Creek in Linn County, Kansas. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2044. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 1203 24
CrossesNorth Sugar Creek
Location1.0N 0.7E of Boicourt
RouteCounty Highway 1203
CountyLinn County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.28703, -94.70213
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2006)
Projected traffic75 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 1203 24 over North Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1203 24 over North Sugar 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 1203 24 over North Sugar Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Rs 1203 24 over North Sugar Creek?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1203 24 over North Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.