US Bridges

First Street; 003 over Sycamore Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Kansas · First and Warwick · Structure no. 405350630512003

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
113 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
930
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

First Street; 003 over Sycamore Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying First Street; 003 over Sycamore Creek in Montgomery County, Kansas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 930 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,116 by 2033. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFirst Street; 003
CrossesSycamore Creek
LocationFirst and Warwick
RouteCity Street 512
StateKansas
Coordinates37.04361, -95.65326
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.7 US tons
Inventory rating34.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic930 (2010)
Projected traffic1,116 by 2033
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 First Street; 003 over Sycamore Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is First Street; 003 over Sycamore Creek 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does First Street; 003 over Sycamore Creek carry?

About 930 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is First Street; 003 over Sycamore Creek?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns First Street; 003 over Sycamore Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.