Glen Elder Dam RD over Glen Elder Dam Spillway
GoodPosted for loadMitchell County, Kansas · 1.6 MI S. of Glen Elder · Structure no. NKA-GEUSD-001
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 649 ft
- 12 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2018 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Bureau of Reclamation
About this bridge
Glen Elder Dam RD over Glen Elder Dam Spillway is a concrete tee beam carrying Glen Elder Dam RD over Glen Elder Dam Spillway in Mitchell County, Kansas. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 110 by 2042. The structure is 649 ft (197.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Glen Elder Dam RD over Glen Elder Dam Spillway built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is Glen Elder Dam RD over Glen Elder Dam Spillway 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Glen Elder Dam RD over Glen Elder Dam Spillway carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Glen Elder Dam RD over Glen Elder Dam Spillway?
The structure is 649 ft (197.8 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Glen Elder Dam RD over Glen Elder Dam Spillway?
It is owned by the Bureau of Reclamation.