170 Rd. over Bruno Creek
PoorPosted for loadMarion County, Kansas · 5.0N 2.5E of Florence · Structure no. 000570871505320
- Built
- 1914
- 111 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
170 Rd. over Bruno Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 170 Rd. over Bruno Creek in Marion County, Kansas. It was built in 1914, so it is 111 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 36 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 170 Rd. over Bruno Creek built?
It was built in 1914, making it 111 years old in 2025.
What condition is 170 Rd. over Bruno 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 170 Rd. over Bruno Creek carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2020 count).
How long is 170 Rd. over Bruno Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns 170 Rd. over Bruno Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.