US Bridges

Rs 650 20-I.8 over Mill Creek

Good

Wabaunsee County, Kansas · 0.7E 0.3S of Paxico · Structure no. 000000000990150

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
235 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
465
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 650 20-I.8 over Mill Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 650 20-I.8 over Mill Creek in Wabaunsee County, Kansas. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 51 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 465 vehicles a day, projected to reach 558 by 2043. The structure is 235 ft (71.7 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 650 20-I.8
CrossesMill Creek
Location0.7E 0.3S of Paxico
RouteCounty Highway 650
CountyWabaunsee County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.06308, -96.15018
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.4 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length235 ft (71.7 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic465 (2013)
Projected traffic558 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 650 20-I.8 over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is Rs 650 20-I.8 over Mill 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 650 20-I.8 over Mill Creek carry?

About 465 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Rs 650 20-I.8 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 235 ft (71.7 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 650 20-I.8 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.