US Bridges

Military Trail Rd. over Trib. to Kansas River

FairPosted for load

Pottawatomie County, Kansas · 0.5S 2.5E of St. George · Structure no. 000000000750120

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
98 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
405
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Military Trail Rd. over Trib. to Kansas River is a concrete tee beam carrying Military Trail Rd. over Trib. to Kansas River in Pottawatomie County, Kansas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 405 vehicles a day, projected to reach 486 by 2043. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesMilitary Trail Rd.
CrossesTrib. to Kansas River
Location0.5S 2.5E of St. George
RouteCounty Highway 538
CountyPottawatomie County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.18214, -96.37235
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.3 US tons
Inventory rating21.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic405 (2013)
Projected traffic486 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Military Trail Rd. over Trib. to Kansas River built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Military Trail Rd. over Trib. to Kansas River 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Military Trail Rd. over Trib. to Kansas River carry?

About 405 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Military Trail Rd. over Trib. to Kansas River?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Military Trail Rd. over Trib. to Kansas River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.