US Bridges

Havensville Road over Trib. to Gilson Creek

FairPosted for load

Pottawatomie County, Kansas · 1.5N 1.3E of Onaga · Structure no. 000000000750290

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
65 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
355
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Havensville Road over Trib. to Gilson Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Havensville Road over Trib. to Gilson Creek in Pottawatomie County, Kansas. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 5 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 355 vehicles a day, projected to reach 426 by 2043. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHavensville Road
CrossesTrib. to Gilson Creek
Location1.5N 1.3E of Onaga
RouteCounty Highway 545
CountyPottawatomie County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.51498, -96.1463
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 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 traffic355 (2013)
Projected traffic426 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Havensville Road over Trib. to Gilson Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is Havensville Road over Trib. to Gilson 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Havensville Road over Trib. to Gilson Creek carry?

About 355 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Havensville Road over Trib. to Gilson Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Havensville Road over Trib. to Gilson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.