US Bridges

Obee RD 22.35 over Trib. to Kisiwa Creek

PoorPosted for load

Reno County, Kansas · S.E. Edge of Hutchinson · Structure no. 000780765005688

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
257
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Obee RD 22.35 over Trib. to Kisiwa Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Obee RD 22.35 over Trib. to Kisiwa Creek in Reno County, Kansas. It was built in 1965, 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 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 257 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 310 by 2046. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesObee RD 22.35
CrossesTrib. to Kisiwa Creek
LocationS.E. Edge of Hutchinson
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.04775, -97.84854
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 rating17.1 US tons
Inventory rating10.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic257 (2021)
Projected traffic310 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$430,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Obee RD 22.35 over Trib. to Kisiwa Creek built?

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

What condition is Obee RD 22.35 over Trib. to Kisiwa 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 Obee RD 22.35 over Trib. to Kisiwa Creek carry?

About 257 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Obee RD 22.35 over Trib. to Kisiwa Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Obee RD 22.35 over Trib. to Kisiwa Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.