US Bridges

16th. St. Br. 2 over Rock Island Slough

Fair

Sumner County, Kansas · 100 Ft W of Cri&prr · Structure no. 429600965816014

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,135
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

16th. St. Br. 2 over Rock Island Slough is a concrete slab carrying 16th. St. Br. 2 over Rock Island Slough in Sumner County, Kansas. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 5 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 6,135 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,135 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries16th. St. Br. 2
CrossesRock Island Slough
Location100 Ft W of Cri&prr
RouteCity Street 5816
CountySumner County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.27441, -97.40226
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating60.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,135 (2013)
Projected traffic6,135 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 16th. St. Br. 2 over Rock Island Slough built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is 16th. St. Br. 2 over Rock Island Slough 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 16th. St. Br. 2 over Rock Island Slough carry?

About 6,135 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 16th. St. Br. 2 over Rock Island Slough?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns 16th. St. Br. 2 over Rock Island Slough?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.