US Bridges

Rs 445 Comanche RD over Trib. West Emma Creek

Fair

McPherson County, Kansas · 11.0E of Elyria · Structure no. 000000000590430

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
82 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
55
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 445 Comanche RD over Trib. West Emma Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 445 Comanche RD over Trib. West Emma Creek in McPherson County, Kansas. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 55 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2040. The structure is 82 ft (25.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 445 Comanche RD
CrossesTrib. West Emma Creek
Location11.0E of Elyria
RouteCounty Highway 445
CountyMcPherson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.29001, -97.42586
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating24.7 US tons
Inventory rating14.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length82 ft (25.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 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 traffic55 (2020)
Projected traffic80 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 445 Comanche RD over Trib. West Emma Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 445 Comanche RD over Trib. West Emma 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 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 445 Comanche RD over Trib. West Emma Creek carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Rs 445 Comanche RD over Trib. West Emma Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 445 Comanche RD over Trib. West Emma Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.