US Bridges

5500 RD Liberty ST over Sko RR @ Cherryvale

FairPosted for load

Montgomery County, Kansas · 4.19 N. Sjct US169 · Structure no. 000000000630840

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
244 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
740
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

5500 RD Liberty ST over Sko RR @ Cherryvale is a concrete continuous slab carrying 5500 RD Liberty ST over Sko RR @ Cherryvale in Montgomery County, Kansas. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 77 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 740 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 888 by 2039. The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries5500 RD Liberty ST
CrossesSko RR @ Cherryvale
Location4.19 N. Sjct US169
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMontgomery County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.27499, -95.55654
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating43.8 US tons
Inventory rating26.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 20
Structure length244 ft (74.4 m)
Longest span46 ft (13.9 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.4 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic740 (2010)
Projected traffic888 by 2039
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 5500 RD Liberty ST over Sko RR @ Cherryvale built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is 5500 RD Liberty ST over Sko RR @ Cherryvale 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does 5500 RD Liberty ST over Sko RR @ Cherryvale carry?

About 740 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is 5500 RD Liberty ST over Sko RR @ Cherryvale?

The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (13.9 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns 5500 RD Liberty ST over Sko RR @ Cherryvale?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.