US Bridges

Boxelder Road over Indian Creek

Good

Pottawatomie County, Kansas · 1.5N 11.0W of Emmett · Structure no. 000750935203920

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Boxelder Road over Indian Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Boxelder Road over Indian Creek in Pottawatomie County, Kansas. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2043. The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBoxelder Road
CrossesIndian Creek
Location1.5N 11.0W of Emmett
RouteCounty Highway 1593
StateKansas
Coordinates39.33337, -96.25633
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating76.3 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length93 ft (28.2 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2013)
Projected traffic15 by 2043
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 Boxelder Road over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Boxelder Road over Indian 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Boxelder Road over Indian Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Boxelder Road over Indian Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Boxelder Road over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.