Sylvia RD.5.20 over Trib. to Sand Creek
FairPosted for loadReno County, Kansas · 1.0E 0.8S of Turon · Structure no. 000780703006028
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 40 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 21
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sylvia RD.5.20 over Trib. to Sand Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sylvia RD.5.20 over Trib. to Sand Creek in Reno County, Kansas. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 6 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 21 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2046. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Sylvia RD.5.20 over Trib. to Sand Creek built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sylvia RD.5.20 over Trib. to 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 Sylvia RD.5.20 over Trib. to Sand Creek carry?
About 21 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Sylvia RD.5.20 over Trib. to Sand Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Sylvia RD.5.20 over Trib. to Sand Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.