US Bridges

W. 65th N. over Trib. to Slate Creek

Good

Sumner County, Kansas · 1.0S 0.9E of Anson · Structure no. 000960799906645

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W. 65th N. over Trib. to Slate Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W. 65th N. over Trib. to Slate Creek in Sumner County, Kansas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2043. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesW. 65th N.
CrossesTrib. to Slate Creek
Location1.0S 0.9E of Anson
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySumner County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.35223, -97.51214
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating51.3 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2013)
Projected traffic15 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 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 W. 65th N. over Trib. to Slate Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is W. 65th N. over Trib. to Slate Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does W. 65th N. over Trib. to Slate Creek carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is W. 65th N. over Trib. to Slate Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns W. 65th N. over Trib. to Slate Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.