US Bridges

Rs 1682 16.9-T.3 over East Branch Mill Creek

FairPosted for load

Wabaunsee County, Kansas · 5.1W 3.7N of Eskridge · Structure no. 000000000990460

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
49 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
36
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1682 16.9-T.3 over East Branch Mill Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 1682 16.9-T.3 over East Branch Mill Creek in Wabaunsee County, Kansas. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 53 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 36 vehicles a day, projected to reach 42 by 2043. The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesRs 1682 16.9-T.3
CrossesEast Branch Mill Creek
Location5.1W 3.7N of Eskridge
RouteCounty Highway 1682
StateKansas
Coordinates38.90853, -96.20997
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 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 alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating74.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length49 ft (14.8 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 16.9-T.3 over East Branch Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is Rs 1682 16.9-T.3 over East 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 16.9-T.3 over East Branch Mill Creek carry?

About 36 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Rs 1682 16.9-T.3 over East Branch Mill Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1682 16.9-T.3 over East Branch Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.