Somerset Road over South Wea Creek
GoodMiami County, Kansas · 2.2S of Somerset · Structure no. 000000000610540
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 133 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 158
- 2011 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Somerset Road over South Wea Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Somerset Road over South Wea Creek in Miami County, Kansas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 158 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 163 by 2043. The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Somerset Road over South Wea Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is Somerset Road over South Wea Creek 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Somerset Road over South Wea Creek carry?
About 158 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Somerset Road over South Wea Creek?
The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Somerset Road over South Wea Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.