US Bridges

Traiil WEST.31.18 over Sand Creek

FairPosted for load

Reno County, Kansas · 0.5E of Elmer · Structure no. 000000000780310

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
163 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
188
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Traiil WEST.31.18 over Sand Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Traiil WEST.31.18 over Sand Creek in Reno County, Kansas. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 188 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 190 by 2046. The structure is 163 ft (49.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesTraiil WEST.31.18
CrossesSand Creek
Location0.5E of Elmer
RouteCounty Highway 555
CountyReno County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.97028, -97.9193
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 rating35.3 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length163 ft (49.8 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic188 (2021)
Projected traffic190 by 2046
Trucks10%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Traiil WEST.31.18 over Sand Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Traiil WEST.31.18 over Sand 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Traiil WEST.31.18 over Sand Creek carry?

About 188 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Traiil WEST.31.18 over Sand Creek?

The structure is 163 ft (49.8 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Traiil WEST.31.18 over Sand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.