US Bridges

Rs 1064 Shawnee over Edwards Creek

Fair

McPherson County, Kansas · 3.0E 2.3S of Marquette · Structure no. 000000000590820

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
103 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
295
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1064 Shawnee over Edwards Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 1064 Shawnee over Edwards Creek in McPherson County, Kansas. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 64 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 5 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 295 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2040. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 1064 Shawnee
CrossesEdwards Creek
Location3.0E 2.3S of Marquette
RouteCounty Highway 1064
CountyMcPherson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.521, -97.77629
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.4 US tons
Inventory rating23.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic295 (2020)
Projected traffic450 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 1064 Shawnee over Edwards Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Rs 1064 Shawnee over Edwards 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 1064 Shawnee over Edwards Creek carry?

About 295 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Rs 1064 Shawnee over Edwards Creek?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1064 Shawnee over Edwards Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.