145th Rd. over Branch of Cherry Creek
PoorWoodson County, Kansas · 273 1.5N 0.6W of Athens · Structure no. 001041005405845
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 22 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
145th Rd. over Branch of Cherry Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 145th Rd. over Branch of Cherry Creek in Woodson County, Kansas. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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.
It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 36 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 20 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 145th Rd. over Branch of Cherry Creek built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.
What condition is 145th Rd. over Branch of Cherry 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does 145th Rd. over Branch of Cherry Creek carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2019 count).
How long is 145th Rd. over Branch of Cherry Creek?
The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns 145th Rd. over Branch of Cherry Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.