US Bridges

30 Road (rs 273) over North Br. Hackberry Ck.

FairPosted for load

Gove County, Kansas · 7.7S of Grinnell · Structure no. 000000000320200

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
156 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

30 Road (rs 273) over North Br. Hackberry Ck. is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying 30 Road (rs 273) over North Br. Hackberry Ck. in Gove County, Kansas. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 130 by 2044. The structure is 156 ft (47.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries30 Road (rs 273)
CrossesNorth Br. Hackberry Ck.
Location7.7S of Grinnell
RouteCounty Highway 273
CountyGove County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.0162, -100.62944
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating25.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length156 ft (47.4 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2020)
Projected traffic130 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$375,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 30 Road (rs 273) over North Br. Hackberry Ck. built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is 30 Road (rs 273) over North Br. Hackberry 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does 30 Road (rs 273) over North Br. Hackberry Ck. carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 30 Road (rs 273) over North Br. Hackberry Ck.?

The structure is 156 ft (47.4 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 30 Road (rs 273) over North Br. Hackberry Ck.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.