Conestoga Road over Coal Creek
PoorPosted for loadPottawatomie County, Kansas · 2.0N 9.5W of Emmett · Structure no. 000750937503905
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 52 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2013 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Conestoga Road over Coal Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Conestoga Road over Coal Creek in Pottawatomie County, Kansas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2043. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Conestoga Road over Coal Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Conestoga Road over Coal Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does Conestoga Road over Coal Creek carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2013 count).
How long is Conestoga Road over Coal Creek?
The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (13.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Conestoga Road over Coal Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.