US Bridges

Sterling RD.8.85 over Silver Creek

FairPosted for load

Reno County, Kansas · 4.0E of Langdon · Structure no. 000780721005961

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
152 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
16
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sterling RD.8.85 over Silver Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sterling RD.8.85 over Silver Creek in Reno County, Kansas. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1980, 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 16 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 20 by 2046. The structure is 152 ft (46.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSterling RD.8.85
CrossesSilver Creek
Location4.0E of Langdon
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyReno County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.85206, -98.25197
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.9 US tons
Inventory rating25.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans8
Design loadUnknown
Structure length152 ft (46.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16 (2021)
Projected traffic20 by 2046
Trucks5%
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 Sterling RD.8.85 over Silver Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is Sterling RD.8.85 over Silver 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 Sterling RD.8.85 over Silver Creek carry?

About 16 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Sterling RD.8.85 over Silver Creek?

The structure is 152 ft (46.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Sterling RD.8.85 over Silver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.