US Bridges

Elk Road over Trib. to Verdigris Riv.

Fair

Wilson County, Kansas · 2.5W 0.7N of Fredonia · Structure no. 001030977506383

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
50 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elk Road over Trib. to Verdigris Riv. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Elk Road over Trib. to Verdigris Riv. in Wilson County, Kansas. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 95 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.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2042. The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesElk Road
CrossesTrib. to Verdigris Riv.
Location2.5W 0.7N of Fredonia
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWilson County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.54128, -95.87931
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating29.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.3 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.7 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.7 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2013)
Projected traffic10 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Elk Road over Trib. to Verdigris Riv. built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Elk Road over Trib. to Verdigris Riv. 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Elk Road over Trib. to Verdigris Riv. carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Elk Road over Trib. to Verdigris Riv.?

The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.7 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Elk Road over Trib. to Verdigris Riv.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.