US Bridges

Dakota Rd. over Trib. to West Emma Ck.

Fair

McPherson County, Kansas · 5.5S of Canton · Structure no. 000590809805340

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
82 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dakota Rd. over Trib. to West Emma Ck. is a concrete continuous slab carrying Dakota Rd. over Trib. to West Emma Ck. in McPherson County, Kansas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 36 by 2040. The structure is 82 ft (25.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesDakota Rd.
CrossesTrib. to West Emma Ck.
Location5.5S of Canton
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMcPherson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.30421, -97.43
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
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.6 US tons
Inventory rating44.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length82 ft (25.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2020)
Projected traffic36 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 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 Dakota Rd. over Trib. to West Emma Ck. built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dakota Rd. over Trib. to West Emma 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Dakota Rd. over Trib. to West Emma Ck. carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Dakota Rd. over Trib. to West Emma Ck.?

The structure is 82 ft (25.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Dakota Rd. over Trib. to West Emma Ck.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.