US Bridges

Local Rd. 67 over Illinois Creek

Fair

Wabaunsee County, Kansas · 1.0N 5.6E of Alta Vista · Structure no. 000990921604540

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Rd. 67 over Illinois Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local Rd. 67 over Illinois Creek in Wabaunsee County, Kansas. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 125 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.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2043. The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal Rd. 67
CrossesIllinois Creek
Location1.0N 5.6E of Alta Vista
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWabaunsee County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.88439, -96.37822
Functional classRural Local

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.
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating40.5 US tons
Inventory rating24.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length51 ft (15.4 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2013)
Projected traffic15 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local Rd. 67 over Illinois Creek built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is Local Rd. 67 over Illinois 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 Local Rd. 67 over Illinois Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Local Rd. 67 over Illinois Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Local Rd. 67 over Illinois Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.