Local Rd. 27 over Trib. to Kansas River
PoorPosted for loadWabaunsee County, Kansas · 2.0E of Maple Hill · Structure no. 000990963904260
- Built
- 1914
- 111 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 2013 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local Rd. 27 over Trib. to Kansas River is a concrete tee beam carrying Local Rd. 27 over Trib. to Kansas River in Wabaunsee County, Kansas. It was built in 1914, so it is 111 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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. 27 over Trib. to Kansas River built?
It was built in 1914, making it 111 years old in 2025.
What condition is Local Rd. 27 over Trib. to Kansas River 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. 27 over Trib. to Kansas River carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2013 count).
How long is Local Rd. 27 over Trib. to Kansas River?
The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Local Rd. 27 over Trib. to Kansas River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.