US Bridges

Andre RD.8.80 over Silver Creek

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Reno County, Kansas · 3.0E of Langdon · Structure no. 000780719005962

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
182 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
13
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Andre RD.8.80 over Silver Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Andre RD.8.80 over Silver Creek in Reno County, Kansas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 13 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 15 by 2046. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesAndre RD.8.80
CrossesSilver Creek
Location3.0E of Langdon
RouteCounty Highway 7809
CountyReno County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.85076, -98.27018
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.5 US tons
Inventory rating38.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length182 ft (55.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13 (2021)
Projected traffic15 by 2046
Trucks31%
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 Andre RD.8.80 over Silver Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Andre RD.8.80 over Silver 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Andre RD.8.80 over Silver Creek carry?

About 13 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is Andre RD.8.80 over Silver Creek?

The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Andre RD.8.80 over Silver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.