US Bridges

Rs 145 over School Creek

GoodPosted for load

Republic County, Kansas · 1.0S of Scandia · Structure no. 000000000790030

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
196 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
330
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 145 over School Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 145 over School Creek in Republic County, Kansas. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 330 vehicles a day, projected to reach 396 by 2044. The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 145
CrossesSchool Creek
Location1.0S of Scandia
RouteCounty Highway 145
CountyRepublic County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.7838, -97.78204
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.4 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length196 ft (59.7 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic330 (2018)
Projected traffic396 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$380,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 145 over School Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 145 over School 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 Rs 145 over School Creek carry?

About 330 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Rs 145 over School Creek?

The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 145 over School Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.