US Bridges

Sunrise Rd. over Clear Creek

Fair

Marion County, Kansas · 1.4N 0.3E of Marion · Structure no. 000000000570760

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
212 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
145
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sunrise Rd. over Clear Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Sunrise Rd. over Clear Creek in Marion County, Kansas. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 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 145 vehicles a day, projected to reach 174 by 2044. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSunrise Rd.
CrossesClear Creek
Location1.4N 0.3E of Marion
RouteCounty Highway 1303
CountyMarion County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.37025, -97.01292
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.8 US tons
Inventory rating12.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length212 ft (64.6 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic145 (2020)
Projected traffic174 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Sunrise Rd. over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sunrise Rd. over Clear Creek 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Sunrise Rd. over Clear Creek carry?

About 145 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Sunrise Rd. over Clear Creek?

The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Sunrise Rd. over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.