US Bridges

Michaelis Rd. over Trib. to Beaver Creek

Fair

Russell County, Kansas · 9.0S 3.0W Dorrance · Structure no. 000840679204780

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Michaelis Rd. over Trib. to Beaver Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Michaelis Rd. over Trib. to Beaver Creek in Russell County, Kansas. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesMichaelis Rd.
CrossesTrib. to Beaver Creek
Location9.0S 3.0W Dorrance
RouteCounty Highway 8402
CountyRussell County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.71135, -98.65058
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.8 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2020)
Projected traffic25 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Michaelis Rd. over Trib. to Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Michaelis Rd. over Trib. to Beaver 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Michaelis Rd. over Trib. to Beaver Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Michaelis Rd. over Trib. to Beaver Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Michaelis Rd. over Trib. to Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.