US Bridges

13th Road over Trib. to Oxide Ck.

FairPosted for load

Ellsworth County, Kansas · 1.8W 3.5S of Ellsworth · Structure no. 000270719804822

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

13th Road over Trib. to Oxide Ck. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 13th Road over Trib. to Oxide Ck. in Ellsworth County, Kansas. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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 6 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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Carries13th Road
CrossesTrib. to Oxide Ck.
Location1.8W 3.5S of Ellsworth
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEllsworth County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.67897, -98.25832
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.1 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2020)
Projected traffic35 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 13th Road over Trib. to Oxide Ck. built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is 13th Road over Trib. to Oxide Ck. 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 13th Road over Trib. to Oxide Ck. carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 13th Road over Trib. to Oxide Ck.?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns 13th Road over Trib. to Oxide Ck.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.