US Bridges

Wisconsin & Front over Fossil Creek

Fair

Russell County, Kansas · At Intersection-Russell · Structure no. 525000840000C03

Built
1946
79 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
46 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wisconsin & Front over Fossil Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Wisconsin & Front over Fossil Creek in Russell County, Kansas. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 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.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 550 by 2043. The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long and 72 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWisconsin & Front
CrossesFossil Creek
LocationAt Intersection-Russell
RouteCity Street 0
CountyRussell County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.89118, -98.85441
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length46 ft (13.9 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2017)
Projected traffic550 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Wisconsin & Front over Fossil Creek built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wisconsin & Front 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 Wisconsin & Front over Fossil Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Wisconsin & Front over Fossil Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Wisconsin & Front over Fossil Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.