Sterling RD.4.55 over Trib. to Goose Creek
PoorPosted for loadReno County, Kansas · 4.3E 4.2S of Langdon · Structure no. 000780721006045
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 47 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 19
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sterling RD.4.55 over Trib. to Goose Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sterling RD.4.55 over Trib. to Goose Creek in Reno County, Kansas. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 19 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 20 by 2046. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sterling RD.4.55 over Trib. to Goose Creek built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sterling RD.4.55 over Trib. to Goose Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does Sterling RD.4.55 over Trib. to Goose Creek carry?
About 19 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Sterling RD.4.55 over Trib. to Goose Creek?
The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Sterling RD.4.55 over Trib. to Goose Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.