Falcon Rd. over Silver Creek
PoorPosted for loadMarion County, Kansas · 2.5W 5.9N of Hillsboro · Structure no. 000570829005161
- Built
- 1915
- 110 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 29 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 35
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Falcon Rd. over Silver Creek is a concrete slab carrying Falcon Rd. over Silver Creek in Marion County, Kansas. It was built in 1915, so it is 110 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 42 by 2044. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Falcon Rd. over Silver Creek built?
It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025.
What condition is Falcon Rd. over Silver Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does Falcon Rd. over Silver Creek carry?
About 35 vehicles per day (2020 count).
How long is Falcon Rd. over Silver Creek?
The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Falcon Rd. over Silver Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.