US Bridges

Local R.6-5.1 over Lake Murray Gill

PoorPosted for load

Chautauqua County, Kansas · 7.0N 1.0W of Sedan · Structure no. 000100941606801

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
212 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local R.6-5.1 over Lake Murray Gill is a steel truss - thru carrying Local R.6-5.1 over Lake Murray Gill in Chautauqua County, Kansas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 3 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15 by 2043. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal R.6-5.1
CrossesLake Murray Gill
Location7.0N 1.0W of Sedan
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyChautauqua County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.24151, -96.20754
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating23 US tons
Inventory rating13.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length212 ft (64.6 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2016)
Projected traffic15 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local R.6-5.1 over Lake Murray Gill built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local R.6-5.1 over Lake Murray Gill 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Local R.6-5.1 over Lake Murray Gill carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Local R.6-5.1 over Lake Murray Gill?

The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Local R.6-5.1 over Lake Murray Gill?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.