Old HWY 82 over Branch of Madison Creek
FairPosted for loadRiley County, Kansas · 815-431 · Structure no. DAPFORRIL000905
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Army
About this bridge
Old HWY 82 over Branch of Madison Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old HWY 82 over Branch of Madison Creek in Riley County, Kansas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 10 by 2044. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old HWY 82 over Branch of Madison Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old HWY 82 over Branch of Madison Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.
How much traffic does Old HWY 82 over Branch of Madison Creek carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is Old HWY 82 over Branch of Madison Creek?
The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Old HWY 82 over Branch of Madison Creek?
It is owned by the Army.