US Bridges

Winchester Rd. over Trib. to Dry Creek

Good

McPherson County, Kansas · 0.5W 2.5N of Lindsborg · Structure no. 000590783104920

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Winchester Rd. over Trib. to Dry Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Winchester Rd. over Trib. to Dry Creek in McPherson County, Kansas. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 63 by 2040. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesWinchester Rd.
CrossesTrib. to Dry Creek
Location0.5W 2.5N of Lindsborg
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.60904, -97.68461
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.8 US tons
Inventory rating18.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2020)
Projected traffic63 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Winchester Rd. over Trib. to Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Winchester Rd. over Trib. to Dry Creek 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Winchester Rd. over Trib. to Dry Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Winchester Rd. over Trib. to Dry Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Winchester Rd. over Trib. to Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.