US Bridges

E. Day Dream (162) over Bow Creek

Fair

Phillips County, Kansas · 7.2S 4.5E of Glade · Structure no. 000740619603580

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E. Day Dream (162) over Bow Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E. Day Dream (162) over Bow Creek in Phillips County, Kansas. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger 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 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 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).

Location

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CarriesE. Day Dream (162)
CrossesBow Creek
Location7.2S 4.5E of Glade
CountyPhillips County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.58251, -99.22564
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating67.4 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.4 m)
Longest span39 ft (12 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2020)
Projected traffic20 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 E. Day Dream (162) over Bow Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is E. Day Dream (162) over Bow 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 E. Day Dream (162) over Bow Creek carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is E. Day Dream (162) over Bow 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 E. Day Dream (162) over Bow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.