US Bridges

Overlook Drive over Sycamore Creek; No. 004

FairPosted for load

Montgomery County, Kansas · Overlook Dr. & Edgevale · Structure no. 405350630503004

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
113 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
900
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Overlook Drive over Sycamore Creek; No. 004 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Overlook Drive over Sycamore Creek; No. 004 in Montgomery County, Kansas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,080 by 2033. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesOverlook Drive
CrossesSycamore Creek; No. 004
LocationOverlook Dr. & Edgevale
RouteCity Street 503
CountyMontgomery County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.04496, -95.65645
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.6 US tons
Inventory rating21.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2010)
Projected traffic1,080 by 2033
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Overlook Drive over Sycamore Creek; No. 004 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Overlook Drive over Sycamore Creek; No. 004 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 Overlook Drive over Sycamore Creek; No. 004 carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Overlook Drive over Sycamore Creek; No. 004?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Overlook Drive over Sycamore Creek; No. 004?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.