US Bridges

S Lewelling RD 20 over Dragoon Creek

GoodPosted for load

Osage County, Kansas · 5.2S 1.0E of Scranton · Structure no. 000700993204802

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
190 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Lewelling RD 20 over Dragoon Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S Lewelling RD 20 over Dragoon Creek in Osage County, Kansas. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2006, 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2044. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesS Lewelling RD 20
CrossesDragoon Creek
Location5.2S 1.0E of Scranton
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.69361, -95.72537
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.3 US tons
Inventory rating16.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2019)
Projected traffic60 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 S Lewelling RD 20 over Dragoon Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is S Lewelling RD 20 over Dragoon 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does S Lewelling RD 20 over Dragoon Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is S Lewelling RD 20 over Dragoon Creek?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns S Lewelling RD 20 over Dragoon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.