US Bridges

2100 RD Mile 5 over Cheyenne Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Kansas · 1.0N 3.0W of Tyro · Structure no. 000630979007045

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
140 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

2100 RD Mile 5 over Cheyenne Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 2100 RD Mile 5 over Cheyenne Creek in Montgomery County, Kansas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 48 by 2039. The structure is 140 ft (42.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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Carries2100 RD Mile 5
CrossesCheyenne Creek
Location1.0N 3.0W of Tyro
RouteCounty Highway 6309
CountyMontgomery County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.05871, -95.87423
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.4 US tons
Inventory rating44.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length140 ft (42.8 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 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 closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 2100 RD Mile 5 over Cheyenne Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is 2100 RD Mile 5 over Cheyenne 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does 2100 RD Mile 5 over Cheyenne Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is 2100 RD Mile 5 over Cheyenne Creek?

The structure is 140 ft (42.8 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns 2100 RD Mile 5 over Cheyenne Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.