US Bridges

Valencia Rd. 73 over Silver Lk. Drain. Ditch.

Poor

Shawnee County, Kansas · 1.5N.W. of Silver Lake · Structure no. 000890977004209

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
90
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Valencia Rd. 73 over Silver Lk. Drain. Ditch. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Valencia Rd. 73 over Silver Lk. Drain. Ditch. in Shawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 90 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesValencia Rd. 73
CrossesSilver Lk. Drain. Ditch.
Location1.5N.W. of Silver Lake
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyShawnee County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.11685, -95.87246
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.1 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2024)
Projected traffic90 by 2040
Trucks0%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$40,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Valencia Rd. 73 over Silver Lk. Drain. Ditch. built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Valencia Rd. 73 over Silver Lk. Drain. Ditch. in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Valencia Rd. 73 over Silver Lk. Drain. Ditch. carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Valencia Rd. 73 over Silver Lk. Drain. Ditch.?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Valencia Rd. 73 over Silver Lk. Drain. Ditch.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.