US Bridges

220 Road over Beaver Creek

Fair

Smith County, Kansas · 4.0N 0.8W of Gaylord · Structure no. 000920659403420

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
71 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

220 Road over Beaver Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 220 Road over Beaver Creek in Smith County, Kansas. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 5 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2043. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries220 Road
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location4.0N 0.8W of Gaylord
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySmith County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.69822, -98.85483
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2020)
Projected traffic20 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 220 Road over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is 220 Road over Beaver Creek 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does 220 Road over Beaver Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is 220 Road over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns 220 Road over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.