Minor Col 79 over North Fork Dragoon Creek
FairPosted for loadWabaunsee County, Kansas · 2.2S 3.8E of Eskridge · Structure no. 000990959104620
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 118 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2013 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Minor Col 79 over North Fork Dragoon Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Minor Col 79 over North Fork Dragoon Creek in Wabaunsee County, Kansas. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2043. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Minor Col 79 over North Fork Dragoon Creek built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.
What condition is Minor Col 79 over North Fork Dragoon 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 Minor Col 79 over North Fork Dragoon Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2013 count).
How long is Minor Col 79 over North Fork Dragoon Creek?
The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Minor Col 79 over North Fork Dragoon Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.