US Bridges

Silver LK.13.90 over Goose Creek

Good

Reno County, Kansas · 1.0N 11.1W Pretty Prairie · Structure no. 000780721806040

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
66 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Silver LK.13.90 over Goose Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Silver LK.13.90 over Goose Creek in Reno County, Kansas. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 12 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15 by 2046. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSilver LK.13.90
CrossesGoose Creek
Location1.0N 11.1W Pretty Prairie
RouteCounty Highway 842
StateKansas
Coordinates37.79081, -98.23025
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12 (2021)
Projected traffic15 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 Silver LK.13.90 over Goose Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Silver LK.13.90 over Goose 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 Silver LK.13.90 over Goose Creek carry?

About 12 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Silver LK.13.90 over Goose Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Silver LK.13.90 over Goose Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.