US Bridges

Local O.7-2.6C over Swede Creek

Good

Riley County, Kansas · 4.2E 7.0N of Randolph · Structure no. 000810889703647

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
83 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local O.7-2.6C over Swede Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Local O.7-2.6C over Swede Creek in Riley County, Kansas. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 45 by 2044. The structure is 83 ft (25.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal O.7-2.6C
CrossesSwede Creek
Location4.2E 7.0N of Randolph
RouteCounty Highway 8120
CountyRiley County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.5276, -96.68429
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length83 ft (25.2 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 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 traffic40 (2022)
Projected traffic45 by 2044
Trucks1%
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 Local O.7-2.6C over Swede Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local O.7-2.6C over Swede 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Local O.7-2.6C over Swede Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Local O.7-2.6C over Swede Creek?

The structure is 83 ft (25.2 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Local O.7-2.6C over Swede Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.