US Bridges

2500 Road over Trib. to Long Branch Cr.

FairPosted for load

Decatur County, Kansas · 1.8N 4.4W of Norcatur · Structure no. 000200507003186

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

2500 Road over Trib. to Long Branch Cr. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 2500 Road over Trib. to Long Branch Cr. in Decatur County, Kansas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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Carries2500 Road
CrossesTrib. to Long Branch Cr.
Location1.8N 4.4W of Norcatur
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDecatur County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.86367, -100.2733
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating21.1 US tons
Inventory rating13 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2020)
Projected traffic60 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 2500 Road over Trib. to Long Branch Cr. built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is 2500 Road over Trib. to Long Branch Cr. 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does 2500 Road over Trib. to Long Branch Cr. carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is 2500 Road over Trib. to Long Branch Cr.?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns 2500 Road over Trib. to Long Branch Cr.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.