US Bridges

Rolander Rd. over Unnamed Stream

FairPosted for load

Pottawatomie County, Kansas · Tuttle Creek Res.& W. A. · Structure no. R2-TCRR-02

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2006 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Rolander Rd. over Unnamed Stream is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rolander Rd. over Unnamed Stream in Pottawatomie County, Kansas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2045. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRolander Rd.
CrossesUnnamed Stream
LocationTuttle Creek Res.& W. A.
RouteState Lands Road 0
CountyPottawatomie County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.45664, -96.69054
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating23.7 US tons
Inventory rating14.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2006)
Projected traffic15 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$105,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rolander Rd. over Unnamed Stream built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rolander Rd. over Unnamed Stream 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Rolander Rd. over Unnamed Stream carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Rolander Rd. over Unnamed Stream?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Rolander Rd. over Unnamed Stream?

It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.