US Bridges

Rs 1254 117 over Soldier Creek

Good

Shawnee County, Kansas · 1.8N 3.0E of Silver Lake · Structure no. 000000000890400

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
253 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
380
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1254 117 over Soldier Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 1254 117 over Soldier Creek in Shawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 380 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 750 by 2040. The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRs 1254 117
CrossesSoldier Creek
Location1.8N 3.0E of Silver Lake
RouteCounty Highway 1254
StateKansas
Coordinates39.12867, -95.79775
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length253 ft (77.1 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.5 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 traffic380 (2020)
Projected traffic750 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 1254 117 over Soldier Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1254 117 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 1254 117 over Soldier Creek carry?

About 380 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Rs 1254 117 over Soldier Creek?

The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1254 117 over Soldier Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.