US Bridges

Iron Horse Rd. over Trib. to West Emma

Good

McPherson County, Kansas · 2.0S 0.2E of Canton · Structure no. 000590811205280

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Iron Horse Rd. over Trib. to West Emma is a concrete culvert carrying Iron Horse Rd. over Trib. to West Emma in McPherson County, Kansas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 36 by 2040. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesIron Horse Rd.
CrossesTrib. to West Emma
Location2.0S 0.2E of Canton
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.34795, -97.42258
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.1 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 Iron Horse Rd. over Trib. to West Emma built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

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

How much traffic does Iron Horse Rd. over Trib. to West Emma carry?

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

How long is Iron Horse Rd. over Trib. to West Emma?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.8 m).

Who owns Iron Horse Rd. over Trib. to West Emma?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.