Sego RD.7.20 over Silver Creek
PoorReno County, Kansas · 5.0S of Arlington · Structure no. 000780729005988
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 191 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 17
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sego RD.7.20 over Silver Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Sego RD.7.20 over Silver Creek in Reno County, Kansas. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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.
It carries about 17 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 20 by 2046. The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long and 22 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Sego RD.7.20 over Silver Creek built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sego RD.7.20 over Silver 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 Sego RD.7.20 over Silver Creek carry?
About 17 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Sego RD.7.20 over Silver Creek?
The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Sego RD.7.20 over Silver Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.