US Bridges

Eisenhower Rd. over Trib. to West Emma

Good

McPherson County, Kansas · 8.0N 7.3E of Moundridge · Structure no. 000590815305320

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eisenhower Rd. over Trib. to West Emma is a concrete culvert carrying Eisenhower Rd. over Trib. to West Emma in McPherson County, Kansas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 63 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesEisenhower Rd.
CrossesTrib. to West Emma
Location8.0N 7.3E of Moundridge
RouteCounty Highway 5908
StateKansas
Coordinates38.31882, -97.38616
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 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 Eisenhower Rd. over Trib. to West Emma built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Eisenhower 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 Eisenhower Rd. over Trib. to West Emma carry?

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

How long is Eisenhower Rd. over Trib. to West Emma?

The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Eisenhower Rd. over Trib. to West Emma?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.