US Bridges

Local Rd. 10 over Trib Kansas River

Fair

Wabaunsee County, Kansas · 8.5E 7.2N Int. I70&K99 · Structure no. 000990949004143

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Rd. 10 over Trib Kansas River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local Rd. 10 over Trib Kansas River in Wabaunsee County, Kansas. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 90 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 16 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal Rd. 10
CrossesTrib Kansas River
Location8.5E 7.2N Int. I70&K99
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWabaunsee County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.16817, -96.1289
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.4 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.7 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2013)
Projected traffic16 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 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. 10 over Trib Kansas River built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is Local Rd. 10 over Trib Kansas River 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. 10 over Trib Kansas River carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Local Rd. 10 over Trib Kansas River?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.7 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Local Rd. 10 over Trib Kansas River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.