US Bridges

Valencia Rd. 72 over Trib. to Big Soldier Ck.

Fair

Shawnee County, Kansas · 4.8N 1.0W of Silver Lake · Structure no. 000890977004143

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
75
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Valencia Rd. 72 over Trib. to Big Soldier Ck. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Valencia Rd. 72 over Trib. to Big Soldier Ck. in Shawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2040. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesValencia Rd. 72
CrossesTrib. to Big Soldier Ck.
Location4.8N 1.0W of Silver Lake
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyShawnee County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.16933, -95.86829
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.4 US tons
Inventory rating41.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.4 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2024)
Projected traffic75 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 Valencia Rd. 72 over Trib. to Big Soldier Ck. built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Valencia Rd. 72 over Trib. to Big Soldier Ck. 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 Valencia Rd. 72 over Trib. to Big Soldier Ck. carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Valencia Rd. 72 over Trib. to Big Soldier Ck.?

The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Valencia Rd. 72 over Trib. to Big Soldier Ck.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.