US Bridges

Rs 315 17 over Kansas River / Cri&p RR

Good

Shawnee County, Kansas · 0.2N of Willard · Structure no. 000000000890131

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
2,300 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
2,375
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 315 17 over Kansas River / Cri&p RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 315 17 over Kansas River / Cri&p RR in Shawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,375 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,475 by 2040. The structure is 2,300 ft (701.1 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 315 17
CrossesKansas River / Cri&p RR
Location0.2N of Willard
RouteCounty Highway 315
CountyShawnee County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.0987, -95.94659
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12 (+4 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length2,300 ft (701.1 m)
Longest span250 ft (76.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,375 (2020)
Projected traffic3,475 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 315 17 over Kansas River / Cri&p RR built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 315 17 over Kansas River / Cri&p RR 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 315 17 over Kansas River / Cri&p RR carry?

About 2,375 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Rs 315 17 over Kansas River / Cri&p RR?

The structure is 2,300 ft (701.1 m) long with a longest span of 250 ft (76.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 315 17 over Kansas River / Cri&p RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.