US Bridges

Rs 315 21 over Vassar Creek

Good

Shawnee County, Kansas · 4.7S of Willard · Structure no. 000000000890110

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
87 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
770
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 315 21 over Vassar Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 315 21 over Vassar Creek in Shawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 770 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,062 by 2040. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 315 21
CrossesVassar Creek
Location4.7S of Willard
RouteCounty Highway 315
CountyShawnee County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.0244, -95.94676
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic770 (2020)
Projected traffic1,062 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 315 21 over Vassar Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 315 21 over Vassar 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 315 21 over Vassar Creek carry?

About 770 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Rs 315 21 over Vassar Creek?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 315 21 over Vassar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.