US Bridges

W.25-7.1 125 over Mill Creek

FairPosted for load

Washington County, Kansas · 1.5N 4.0W of Hanover · Structure no. 001010861303121

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
157 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W.25-7.1 125 over Mill Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying W.25-7.1 125 over Mill Creek in Washington County, Kansas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 36 by 2044. The structure is 157 ft (47.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesW.25-7.1 125
CrossesMill Creek
Location1.5N 4.0W of Hanover
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWashington County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.91087, -96.95129
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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating19.4 US tons
Inventory rating11.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1 (+3 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length157 ft (47.8 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2014)
Projected traffic36 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W.25-7.1 125 over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is W.25-7.1 125 over Mill 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does W.25-7.1 125 over Mill Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is W.25-7.1 125 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 157 ft (47.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns W.25-7.1 125 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.