US Bridges

Rs 316 84 over Soldier Creek

Good

Shawnee County, Kansas · 3.3N of Silver Lake · Structure no. 000000000890170

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
280 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
440
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 316 84 over Soldier Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 316 84 over Soldier Creek in Shawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 440 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 495 by 2040. The structure is 280 ft (85.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRs 316 84
CrossesSoldier Creek
Location3.3N of Silver Lake
RouteCounty Highway 316
StateKansas
Coordinates39.15932, -95.84995
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107 US tons
Inventory rating64.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length280 ft (85.2 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic440 (2020)
Projected traffic495 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 316 84 over Soldier Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 316 84 over Soldier 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 316 84 over Soldier Creek carry?

About 440 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Rs 316 84 over Soldier Creek?

The structure is 280 ft (85.2 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 316 84 over Soldier Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.