Local Rd. 86 over Trib. to Dragoon Creek
PoorPosted for loadWabaunsee County, Kansas · 5.0E 1.6S of Eskridge · Structure no. 000990963004607
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 1986
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2013 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local Rd. 86 over Trib. to Dragoon Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local Rd. 86 over Trib. to Dragoon Creek in Wabaunsee County, Kansas. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1986, 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 26 ft (8 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Local Rd. 86 over Trib. to Dragoon Creek built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.
What condition is Local Rd. 86 over Trib. to Dragoon 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. 86 over Trib. to Dragoon Creek carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2013 count).
How long is Local Rd. 86 over Trib. to Dragoon Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns Local Rd. 86 over Trib. to Dragoon Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.