US Bridges

W. 20th St. S. over Shore Creek

FairPosted for load

Sumner County, Kansas · 0.2W of Milan · Structure no. 000960781806780

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
65 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W. 20th St. S. over Shore Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying W. 20th St. S. over Shore Creek in Sumner County, Kansas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2043. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesW. 20th St. S.
CrossesShore Creek
Location0.2W of Milan
RouteCounty Highway 9614
CountySumner County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.25642, -97.67851
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.9 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2013)
Projected traffic500 by 2043
Trucks1%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$165,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W. 20th St. S. over Shore Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is W. 20th St. S. over Shore 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does W. 20th St. S. over Shore Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is W. 20th St. S. over Shore Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns W. 20th St. S. over Shore Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.