L Road over Sawmill Creek
GoodPosted for loadPawnee County, Kansas · 2.0S 2.5E of Burdett · Structure no. 000730587205540
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 41 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2014 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
L Road over Sawmill Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying L Road over Sawmill Creek in Pawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2044. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was L Road over Sawmill Creek built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is L Road over Sawmill 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does L Road over Sawmill Creek carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is L Road over Sawmill Creek?
The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns L Road over Sawmill Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.