US Bridges

2605 Road over Trib. to North Alum Ck.

FairPosted for load

Ellsworth County, Kansas · E. Edge of Carneiro · Structure no. 000270745504743

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
90
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

2605 Road over Trib. to North Alum Ck. is a concrete slab carrying 2605 Road over Trib. to North Alum Ck. in Ellsworth County, Kansas. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 90 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 108 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries2605 Road
CrossesTrib. to North Alum Ck.
LocationE. Edge of Carneiro
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEllsworth County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.73578, -98.03022
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating11 US tons
Inventory rating11 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2020)
Projected traffic108 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 2605 Road over Trib. to North Alum Ck. built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is 2605 Road over Trib. to North Alum 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 2605 Road over Trib. to North Alum Ck. carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 2605 Road over Trib. to North Alum Ck.?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 2605 Road over Trib. to North Alum Ck.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.