US Bridges

I-1.3 Local over Mortimer Creek

Fair

Ottawa County, Kansas · 1.0W 1.7N of Delphos · Structure no. 000720773003963

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
23
2001 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-1.3 Local over Mortimer Creek is a concrete slab carrying I-1.3 Local over Mortimer Creek in Ottawa 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 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 23 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2044. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesI-1.3 Local
CrossesMortimer Creek
Location1.0W 1.7N of Delphos
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOttawa County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.302, -97.77925
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23 (2001)
Projected traffic25 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 I-1.3 Local over Mortimer Creek built?

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

What condition is I-1.3 Local over Mortimer 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does I-1.3 Local over Mortimer Creek carry?

About 23 vehicles per day (2001 count).

How long is I-1.3 Local over Mortimer Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns I-1.3 Local over Mortimer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.