US Bridges

Local T-148-1 over Trib. to Browning Lake

FairPosted for load

Doniphan County, Kansas · 2.9N of Wathena · Structure no. 000221075203261

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15
2005 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local T-148-1 over Trib. to Browning Lake is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local T-148-1 over Trib. to Browning Lake in Doniphan County, Kansas. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 75 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 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal T-148-1
CrossesTrib. to Browning Lake
Location2.9N of Wathena
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDoniphan County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.81278, -94.94472
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating6 US tons
Inventory rating3.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2005)
Projected traffic15 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$115,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local T-148-1 over Trib. to Browning Lake built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is Local T-148-1 over Trib. to Browning Lake 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Local T-148-1 over Trib. to Browning Lake carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2005 count).

How long is Local T-148-1 over Trib. to Browning Lake?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Local T-148-1 over Trib. to Browning Lake?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.