US Bridges

Landmark Lane over Trib. to Blaze Fork Ck.

Fair

McPherson County, Kansas · 4.9W of Mcpherson · Structure no. 000590775105245

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Landmark Lane over Trib. to Blaze Fork Ck. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Landmark Lane over Trib. to Blaze Fork Ck. in McPherson County, Kansas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 54 by 2040. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLandmark Lane
CrossesTrib. to Blaze Fork Ck.
Location4.9W of Mcpherson
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMcPherson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.36955, -97.7587
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating20.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2020)
Projected traffic54 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$55,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Landmark Lane over Trib. to Blaze Fork Ck. built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Landmark Lane over Trib. to Blaze Fork Ck. 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Landmark Lane over Trib. to Blaze Fork Ck. carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Landmark Lane over Trib. to Blaze Fork Ck.?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Landmark Lane over Trib. to Blaze Fork Ck.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.