US Bridges

N.W. Docking 53 over Trib.To Little Soldier

Fair

Shawnee County, Kansas · 6.5N 2.0E of Silver Lake · Structure no. 000890975004106

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N.W. Docking 53 over Trib.To Little Soldier is a concrete slab carrying N.W. Docking 53 over Trib.To Little Soldier in Shawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 6 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesN.W. Docking 53
CrossesTrib.To Little Soldier
Location6.5N 2.0E of Silver Lake
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyShawnee County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.19421, -95.88715
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic100 by 2040
Trucks0%
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 N.W. Docking 53 over Trib.To Little Soldier built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is N.W. Docking 53 over Trib.To Little Soldier 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does N.W. Docking 53 over Trib.To Little Soldier carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is N.W. Docking 53 over Trib.To Little Soldier?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns N.W. Docking 53 over Trib.To Little Soldier?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.