US Bridges

Vail Road over North Sugar Creek Drg.

Good

Linn County, Kansas · 3.49 MI N Njct K52 · Structure no. 999906900540081

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vail Road over North Sugar Creek Drg. is a concrete slab carrying Vail Road over North Sugar Creek Drg. in Linn County, Kansas. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 98 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.

It carries about 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).

Location

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CarriesVail Road
CrossesNorth Sugar Creek Drg.
Location3.49 MI N Njct K52
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLinn County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.30806, -94.67806
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2014)
Projected traffic20 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed198.8 mi (320 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$31,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Vail Road over North Sugar Creek Drg. built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is Vail Road over North Sugar Creek Drg. 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 Vail Road over North Sugar Creek Drg. carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Vail Road over North Sugar Creek Drg.?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Vail Road over North Sugar Creek Drg.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.