US Bridges

E 170th ST S over Meridian Creek

GoodPosted for load

Sumner County, Kansas · 1.3E of South Haven · Structure no. 000960815807080

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E 170th ST S over Meridian Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying E 170th ST S over Meridian Creek in Sumner County, Kansas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 24 by 2043. The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesE 170th ST S
CrossesMeridian Creek
Location1.3E of South Haven
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.04278, -97.36827
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 inspectionApril 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.4 US tons
Inventory rating23.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length93 ft (28.2 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2013)
Projected traffic24 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 E 170th ST S over Meridian Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is E 170th ST S over Meridian 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does E 170th ST S over Meridian Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is E 170th ST S over Meridian Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns E 170th ST S over Meridian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.