Summary of E-18 Bridge Replacement over Dawson Creek

Leavenworth County, KS

Contact Information

Organization:	Leavenworth County, KS
Contact person:	Lauren Anderson
Title:	Engineering Superintendent
Phone:	(913) 684-0470
E-mail:	landerson@leavenworthcounty.gov
Organization address:	300 Walnut St, Ste. 007
	Leavenworth, KS    66048

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Pre-Application Information

PA Project title/name:	E-18 Bridge Replacement over Dawson Creek
PA Agency type:	County
PA Agency Name:	Leavenworth County, KS
PA Primary project mode:	Bridge
PA Secondary project mode:	--Select--
PA Project type:	Road & Bridge - Bridge Replacement/Rehabilitation
PA Project description:	Removal and replacement of existing 95 ft long, 6-ton weight limit, RCSH with a 140 ft long RCSH on County Route 21 (231st Street), 0.7 miles directly south of Easton, over Dawson Creek. This bridge is located along a western corridor that Leavenworth intends to develop to complete a fully paved connection of K-192, the City of Easton, K-92, K-16, the City of Tonganoxie, US 24-40 and Johnson County. A reduced weight limit bridge, in poor condition, will impede the movements allowed along this route and reduce the intended connectivity.
PA Connected KC 2050 Project Number:	No
PA Connected KC 2050 underlying strategies selected
Centers and corridors Climate protection and resilience New funding sources Prioritize investments Data and technology
PA Strategies Description:	Efficiency: County Route 21 directly links the city of Easton to K-92 and County Route 30, creating direct links to K-16 and the city of Tonagnoxie. This is the western most corridor connecting Leavenworth County communities. Current conditions of this bridge limits efficient movement into the area from State highways and other Leavenworth County communities. Coordinate Infrastructure: Built in 1952, the current bridge has an 6 ton weight limit, located on County Route 21 (a MARC classified Major Collector) Replacement of this bridge will allow direct travel, rather than a 6.8 mile detour, into the area on the roads built for heavy traffic. Safety: Recent inspections have rated E-18 as poor condition, requiring replacement. Much of the surrounding area is agricultural with frequent heavy vehicle travel. Replacement of the bridge would allow safer travel for residents to neighboring communities as well as movement of agricultural equipment and goods along this major collector corridor. Additionally, the proposed bridge will include a widening of 8 ft, 4 ft shoulders on either side, to provide space for non-motorized users to cross over Dawson Creek. Emergency: In current condition, E-18 is rated below the allowable weight needed for most emergency vehicles. Easton Township Fire Station is 0.9 miles from E-18. The medical center, in Winchester, is 10.2 miles from E-18. If required, a detour around E-18 adds an additional 5-6 miles of travel, leaving hard surface and utilizing gravel roadways, delaying response times by 10 minutes each way. Green Infrastructure: County will plant native grasses along the right-of-way and creek bank to slow the flow of stormwater and provide filtration to the runoff before entering the creek system
PA Complete Streets Description:	E-18 will be built to 32 foot wide, 8 feet wider than the existing bridge, to allow for additional space for bicycle and pedestrian safety, in the event that County Route 21 is ever widened. The County will plant native grasses along the right-of-way and creek bank to slow the flow of stormwater and provide filtration to the runoff before entering the creek system
PA Safety:	Design includes updating the guardrail to current safety standards and the replacement will include 4 ft shoulders on either side. Guardrails will prevent motorists from dangerously leaving the roadway and/or driving down into the creek bank. The additional width will provide space for non-motorized users to safely cross over Dawson Creek outside of the travel way of motorized vehicles.
PA Air Quality:	Improves existing major collector corridor through western side of Leavenworth, allowing efficient travel to reduce time on alternate roadways and subsequent air pollution
PA Conservation:	The County will plant native grasses along the right-of-way and creek bank to slow the flow of stormwater and provide filtration to the runoff before entering the creek system. This will restore the area within the project limits to its natural existing state.
PA Environment:	The County will plant native grasses along the right-of-way and creek bank to slow the flow of stormwater and provide filtration to the runoff before entering the creek system.
PA Funding
CMAQ STP/STBG TAP/STP Set Aside
PA Travel Lane:	False
PA Congestion Management Measures Selected:

Access Management:

Left Turn Restrictions

Curb Cut and Driveway Restrictions

Turn Lanes and New or Relocated Driveways and Exit Ramps

Interchange Modifications

Minimum Intersection/Interchange Spacing

Frontage Roads and Collector-Distributor Roads

Roadway Restrictions

Access Control to Available Development Sites

Intersection Turn Lanes

Roundabout Intersections

New Grade-Separated Intersections

Active Transportation

New Sidewalks and Designated Bicycle Lanes on Local Streets

Improved Bicycle Facilities at Transit Stations and Other Trip Destinations

Design Guidelines for Pedestrian-Oriented Development

Improved Safety of Existing Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities

Exclusive Non-Motorized Rights-of-Way

Bike Sharing Programs

Promoting Bicycle and Pedestrian Use Through Education and Information Dissemination

Adopting and Implementing a Complete Streets Policy

Highway

Increasing Number of Lanes without Highway Widening

Geometric Design Improvements

HOV Lanes

Super Street Arterials

Highway Widening by Adding Lanes

Acceleration/Deceleration lanes

Hill Climbing Lanes

Grade separated railroad crossings

New Freeways

New Arterial Streets

New Collectors and Local Streets

Land Use

Mixed-Use Development

Infill and Densification

Transit-Oriented Development

Trip Reduction Strategies

Transportation Management Associations

Parking

On-Street Parking and Standing Restrictions

Employer/Landlord Parking Agreements

Preferential or Free Parking for HOVs and Parking Management

Location-Specific Parking Ordinances

Park and Ride Lots

Advanced Parking Systems

Local and Regional Excise Taxes

Parking Facility Management Information Signs

Regulatory>

Trip Reduction Ordinance

Congestion Pricing

Auto Restriction Zones (Pedestrian Malls)

Truck Restrictions

Arterial Access Management

Carbon Pricing /Motor Fuel Tax

Emissions -based vehicle registration fees

VMT fee

Traffic Impact Fee

Pay-As-You-Drive (PAYD) Insurance (state level)

TDM

Alternative Work Hours

Telecommuting

Ridesharing

Guaranteed Ride Home Policies

Alternative Travel Mode Events and Assistance

Public Education Campaigns

Traditional Toll Roads

Non-traditional Toll Roads

Car Sharing

Transit

Reducing Transit Fares

Increasing Bus Route Coverage or Frequencies

Park-and-Ride Lots

Light, Heavy, and Commuter Rail

Employer Incentive Programs

Electronic Payment Systems and Universal Farecards

Realigned Transit Service Schedules and Stop Locations

Intelligent Transit Stops

Transit intersection queue jump lanes and signal priority

Enhanced Transit Amenities

Dedicated Rights-of-Way for Transit

Bus Rapid Transit (BRT)

Express Bus Service

Local Circulator

Transportation Operations and Management

Traffic Signal Coordination and Modernization

Reversible Traffic Lanes

Freeway Incident Detection and Management Systems

Ramp Metering

Highway Information Systems

Advanced Traveler Information Systems

Service Patrols

Restricting Turns at Key Intersections

Converting Streets to One-Way Operations

Targeted and Sustained Enforcement of Traffic Regulations

Special Events and Work Zone Management

Road Weather Management

Traffic Surveillance and Control Systems

Electronic Toll Collection (ETC)

Cordon Area Congestion Fees

Roadway Signage Improvements

Communications Networks and Roadway Surveillance Coverage

Transit Vehicle Travel Information

PA CMT Description:	There is not any documented congestion at this location. However
PA SOV Capacity:	Not Applicable
PA Pre-application Statement:	Changes made
PA Pre-application Statement Text:	E-18 is a bridge located in very rural Leavenworth County, the use of native grasses along the right of way and creek bank to restore the project limits to the natural state have been added to incorporate concerns for green infrastructure inclusion. Updating guardrails to current safety standards had not previously been mentioned in the pre-application.
PA Pre-Application Staff Alignment:
PA Pre-Aplication Policy Concerns:

General Information

G1. TIP Number:
G2. State:	Kansas
G3. Multiple agencies / jurisdictions?	No
G4 Project contact:	Lauren Anderson LAnderson@leavenworthcounty.gov (913)684 0471
G5 Purpose and need:	Leavenworth County is in the process of planning/creating a corridor that connects communities and residents all along the western side of the County and into adjacent counties. This will create efficient movement and help connect residents to their jobs and communities as well as help goods and services get in and out of those communities. This bridge is located on that planned corridor. At a reduced width and reduced weight limit, the existing conditions limit the movements allowed and restrict the connectivity and growth that Leavenworth is striving for.
G6. Origin and ending
Route:   From:   To:   Length (Miles):	0.20000
G7 Functional Classification:	Major Collector
G8 Connected KC 2050 Decade?	2020
G9 Muli-Agency Plan?	No
G10 Included in a CIP?	Yes The Leavenworth County Board of County Commissioners approved a CIP in 2020 that includes the replacement of E-18 in 2025
G11 Planning stage:	Preliminary Plan
G12 Reviewed by state DOT?	No
G13 Right-of-Way acquisition:	Not started
G14 ROW by local public agency process manual?	Yes
G15 Other unique local goals and objectives?	No
G16 Transportation Disadvantaged Population:
G17 Relevant Public Engagement:
G18 Planned Public Engagement:
G19 Sustainable Places Criteria:	---------------- Complete Street Design---Connected Street Network----------- ----Green Infrastructure----------- ---------------- ---------------- ------
G19.1 Describe PSP relationship:	E-18 is located along a western corridor that connects the City of Easton, the City of Tonganoxie, Kansas Highways 16, 92 and 192 as well as US 24-40. All roads current tly exist but several portions of the corridor need upgrading for efficient travel. Upgrading E-18 is the final link in the connection of the City of Easton to the rest of the western communities. The addition of 4 foot paved shoulders on the bridge provide safe passage for non-motorized users and will not need to be reconstruction if the County ever expands County Route 21 to a ‘Shared Road’ design. The use of native grasses will return the surrounding area to the natural habit, help slow the flow of stormwater and filter the runoff before ever entering the creek system.
G20 Implements Sustainable Places Initiatives?	No Does not apply
G21 Serves Regional Activity Center?	Yes Less-Intense and Less-Walkable Centers County Route 21 feeds directly into the southern side of the City of Easton. Available roadways for recreational cyclists to use is limited in the City of Easton and the surrounding area. Those headed south, out of Easton will use County Route 21 and bridge E-18 as it is the only paved road in this direction and it provides connection to other areas.
G22 Environmental justice tracts?	No
G23 Reduces greenhouse gas emissions?	No
G24 Natural Resource information:	After construction, the county will restore the right of way and creek bank with the use of native grasses, returning the surrounding area to its natural habitat.
G25 Community Links at Watershaed Scale:	After construction, the county will restore the right of way and creek bank with the use of native grasses, providing filtration for stormwater runoff before it reaches the creek system.
G26 Explain local land use or comprehensive plans:

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Project Financial Information

STP Federal amount:	884000
STP Match amount:	221000
STP Year requested:	2024
Source of Local Match:	Special Highway Fund - Resources for fund are budgeted within the Local Service and Road & Bridge mill levy funds
Explain:
Scope Change:	This project cannot be phased, local match would be increased to make up difference.
Cost by area:
Engineering:	0
Equipment Purchase:	0
Right-of-Way:	10000
Other:	0
Utility Adjustment/Relocation:	30000
Program Implementation/Construction (including Construction Engineering/Inspection):	1035000
Contingency:	30000
Total Estimated Project Cost:	1105000
Cost Breakdown by mode:
Highway:	80  %
Transit:	%
Bike:	20  %
Pedestrian:	%
Other:	%

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