State Street over Fossil Creek
FairRussell County, Kansas · East of Fossil in Russell · Structure no. 425000844704C01
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 46 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,025
- 2017 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Street over Fossil Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying State Street over Fossil Creek in Russell 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 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 2,025 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,250 by 2043. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 50 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 State Street over Fossil Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is State Street over Fossil 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does State Street over Fossil Creek carry?
About 2,025 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is State Street over Fossil Creek?
The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.5 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns State Street over Fossil Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.