US Bridges

S. Broadway RD over Trib. to Meridian Creek

Good

Sumner County, Kansas · 3.0N 4.0E of South Haven · Structure no. 000960821007000

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S. Broadway RD over Trib. to Meridian Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S. Broadway RD over Trib. to Meridian Creek in Sumner County, Kansas. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 12 by 2043. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesS. Broadway RD
CrossesTrib. to Meridian Creek
Location3.0N 4.0E of South Haven
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.10048, -97.32913
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 2024
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.8 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2013)
Projected traffic12 by 2043
Trucks10%
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 S. Broadway RD over Trib. to Meridian Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is S. Broadway RD over Trib. to 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does S. Broadway RD over Trib. to Meridian Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is S. Broadway RD over Trib. to Meridian Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns S. Broadway RD over Trib. to Meridian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.