US Bridges

5200 RD Mile 5 over Trib. to Elk River

FairPosted for load

Montgomery County, Kansas · 1.9E 0.5S of Elk City · Structure no. 000630977906740

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

5200 RD Mile 5 over Trib. to Elk River is a concrete continuous slab carrying 5200 RD Mile 5 over Trib. to Elk River in Montgomery County, Kansas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 5 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 48 by 2039. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries5200 RD Mile 5
CrossesTrib. to Elk River
Location1.9E 0.5S of Elk City
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMontgomery County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.2845, -95.87687
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating24.8 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2010)
Projected traffic48 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 5200 RD Mile 5 over Trib. to Elk River built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is 5200 RD Mile 5 over Trib. to Elk River 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 5200 RD Mile 5 over Trib. to Elk River carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is 5200 RD Mile 5 over Trib. to Elk River?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 5200 RD Mile 5 over Trib. to Elk River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.