US Bridges

Rs 445 Comanche RD over West Emma Creek

FairPosted for load

McPherson County, Kansas · 11.3E of Elyria · Structure no. 000000000590440

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
72 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
55
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 445 Comanche RD over West Emma Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 445 Comanche RD over West Emma Creek in McPherson County, Kansas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 55 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2040. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 445 Comanche RD
CrossesWest Emma Creek
Location11.3E of Elyria
RouteCounty Highway 445
CountyMcPherson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.28983, -97.41874
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating24.3 US tons
Inventory rating14.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 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$100,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 445 Comanche RD over West Emma Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 445 Comanche RD over 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 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 West Emma Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 445 Comanche RD over West Emma Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.