US Bridges

Rs 1151 over Branch of Marmaton River

Poor

Allen County, Kansas · 0.8S 0.2W of Bronson · Structure no. 000000000010460

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
99
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1151 over Branch of Marmaton River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 1151 over Branch of Marmaton River in Allen County, Kansas. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 99 vehicles a day, projected to reach 99 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRs 1151
CrossesBranch of Marmaton River
Location0.8S 0.2W of Bronson
RouteCounty Highway 1151
StateKansas
Coordinates37.87798, -95.08392
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic99 (2006)
Projected traffic99 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$195,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 1151 over Branch of Marmaton River built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1151 over Branch of Marmaton 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 1151 over Branch of Marmaton River carry?

About 99 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Rs 1151 over Branch of Marmaton River?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1151 over Branch of Marmaton River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.