US Bridges

403rd Street over Trib. to Middle Creek

FairPosted for load

Miami County, Kansas · 2.0S 6.0W of Fontana · Structure no. 000611077505205

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
27
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

403rd Street over Trib. to Middle Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 403rd Street over Trib. to Middle Creek in Miami County, Kansas. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 27 vehicles a day, projected to reach 81 by 2043. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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Carries403rd Street
CrossesTrib. to Middle Creek
Location2.0S 6.0W of Fontana
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMiami County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.39639, -94.94495
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating21.9 US tons
Inventory rating12.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27 (2011)
Projected traffic81 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$300,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 403rd Street over Trib. to Middle Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is 403rd Street over Trib. to Middle 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does 403rd Street over Trib. to Middle Creek carry?

About 27 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is 403rd Street over Trib. to Middle Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns 403rd Street over Trib. to Middle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.