US Bridges

240 Ave (south) over Jackson Branch Brush Ck.

Fair

Graham County, Kansas · 3.8E 3.7S of Penokee · Structure no. 000330545003967

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
201 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

240 Ave (south) over Jackson Branch Brush Ck. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 240 Ave (south) over Jackson Branch Brush Ck. in Graham County, Kansas. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 60 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.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2044. The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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Carries240 Ave (south)
CrossesJackson Branch Brush Ck.
Location3.8E 3.7S of Penokee
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGraham County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.29611, -99.90333
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.
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 statusOpen, no 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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.4 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length201 ft (61.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2020)
Projected traffic40 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$123,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 240 Ave (south) over Jackson Branch Brush Ck. built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is 240 Ave (south) over Jackson Branch Brush 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 240 Ave (south) over Jackson Branch Brush Ck. carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is 240 Ave (south) over Jackson Branch Brush Ck.?

The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns 240 Ave (south) over Jackson Branch Brush Ck.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.