Willison RD 15.52 over Devils Ditch
PoorPosted for loadReno County, Kansas · 2.6N 0.5W of Haven · Structure no. 000780771005825
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 32 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Willison RD 15.52 over Devils Ditch is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Willison RD 15.52 over Devils Ditch in Reno County, Kansas. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 4 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4 by 2046. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 20 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Willison RD 15.52 over Devils Ditch built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is Willison RD 15.52 over Devils Ditch 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 Willison RD 15.52 over Devils Ditch carry?
About 4 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Willison RD 15.52 over Devils Ditch?
The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Willison RD 15.52 over Devils Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.