US Bridges

Rs 645 42-25-8 over West Branch Prairie Ck.

Fair

Sumner County, Kansas · 0.2S 3.5W of Perth · Structure no. 000000000960597

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
245
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 645 42-25-8 over West Branch Prairie Ck. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 645 42-25-8 over West Branch Prairie Ck. in Sumner County, Kansas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 245 vehicles a day, projected to reach 269 by 2043. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 645 42-25-8
CrossesWest Branch Prairie Ck.
Location0.2S 3.5W of Perth
RouteCounty Highway 645
CountySumner County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.17042, -97.56863
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.1 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic245 (2013)
Projected traffic269 by 2043
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 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 Rs 645 42-25-8 over West Branch Prairie Ck. built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 645 42-25-8 over West Branch Prairie 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 645 42-25-8 over West Branch Prairie Ck. carry?

About 245 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Rs 645 42-25-8 over West Branch Prairie Ck.?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 645 42-25-8 over West Branch Prairie Ck.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.