US Bridges

Local Rd. 45 over Trib Snokomo Creek

Good

Wabaunsee County, Kansas · 7.0E of Alma · Structure no. 000990945804360

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Rd. 45 over Trib Snokomo Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local Rd. 45 over Trib Snokomo Creek in Wabaunsee County, Kansas. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2043. The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal Rd. 45
CrossesTrib Snokomo Creek
Location7.0E of Alma
RouteCounty Highway 394
CountyWabaunsee County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.01516, -96.15494
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating96.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length41 ft (12.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 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 traffic20 (2023)
Projected traffic30 by 2043
Trucks10%
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 Local Rd. 45 over Trib Snokomo Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local Rd. 45 over Trib Snokomo 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 Local Rd. 45 over Trib Snokomo Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Local Rd. 45 over Trib Snokomo Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Local Rd. 45 over Trib Snokomo Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.