Local Rd. 108 over Elm Creek
PoorPosted for loadWabaunsee County, Kansas · 6.5S 1.0W of Eskridge · Structure no. 000990951104705
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 1970
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 70 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2013 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local Rd. 108 over Elm Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local Rd. 108 over Elm Creek in Wabaunsee County, Kansas. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1970, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 36 by 2043. The structure is 70 ft (21.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Local Rd. 108 over Elm Creek built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.
What condition is Local Rd. 108 over Elm Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.
How much traffic does Local Rd. 108 over Elm Creek carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2013 count).
How long is Local Rd. 108 over Elm Creek?
The structure is 70 ft (21.4 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Local Rd. 108 over Elm Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.