US Bridges

Rs 1682 17-U.5 over Trib S Branch Mill Creek

FairPosted for load

Wabaunsee County, Kansas · 5.1W 2.4N of Eskridge · Structure no. 000000000990450

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
66 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
36
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1682 17-U.5 over Trib S Branch Mill Creek is a concrete slab carrying Rs 1682 17-U.5 over Trib S Branch Mill Creek in Wabaunsee County, Kansas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 36 vehicles a day, projected to reach 42 by 2043. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 1682 17-U.5
CrossesTrib S Branch Mill Creek
Location5.1W 2.4N of Eskridge
RouteCounty Highway 1682
CountyWabaunsee County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.8906, -96.20759
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.9 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36 (2013)
Projected traffic42 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 1682 17-U.5 over Trib S Branch Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1682 17-U.5 over Trib S Branch Mill 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 1682 17-U.5 over Trib S Branch Mill Creek carry?

About 36 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Rs 1682 17-U.5 over Trib S Branch Mill Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1682 17-U.5 over Trib S Branch Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.