US Bridges

Rs 415 BB-20.7 over Trib Elm Creek

FairPosted for load

Wabaunsee County, Kansas · 4.0S 1.4W of Eskridge · Structure no. 000000000990030

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
97 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
51
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 415 BB-20.7 over Trib Elm Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 415 BB-20.7 over Trib Elm Creek in Wabaunsee County, Kansas. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 51 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2043. The structure is 97 ft (29.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 415 BB-20.7
CrossesTrib Elm Creek
Location4.0S 1.4W of Eskridge
RouteCounty Highway 415
CountyWabaunsee County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.79721, -96.13545
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating22.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length97 ft (29.7 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic51 (2013)
Projected traffic60 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 Rs 415 BB-20.7 over Trib Elm Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 415 BB-20.7 over Trib Elm 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 415 BB-20.7 over Trib Elm Creek carry?

About 51 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Rs 415 BB-20.7 over Trib Elm Creek?

The structure is 97 ft (29.7 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 415 BB-20.7 over Trib Elm Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.