US Bridges

Westmoreland Rd. over Wilson Creek

Good

Pottawatomie County, Kansas · _2.0S 3.0E of Fostoria · Structure no. 000000000750690

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
525
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Westmoreland Rd. over Wilson Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Westmoreland Rd. over Wilson Creek in Pottawatomie 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 525 vehicles a day, projected to reach 630 by 2043. The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesWestmoreland Rd.
CrossesWilson Creek
Location_2.0S 3.0E of Fostoria
RouteCounty Highway 539
CountyPottawatomie County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.41406, -96.46035
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length122 ft (37.3 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic525 (2013)
Projected traffic630 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Westmoreland Rd. over Wilson Creek built?

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

What condition is Westmoreland Rd. over Wilson 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Westmoreland Rd. over Wilson Creek carry?

About 525 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Westmoreland Rd. over Wilson Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Westmoreland Rd. over Wilson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.