C-20.9 Local over Trib. to Jester Creek
PoorPosted for loadHarvey County, Kansas · 7.5S 0.4E of Newton · Structure no. 000400819905840
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 2006 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
C-20.9 Local over Trib. to Jester Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C-20.9 Local over Trib. to Jester Creek in Harvey County, Kansas. It was built in 1950, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 23 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was C-20.9 Local over Trib. to Jester Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is C-20.9 Local over Trib. to Jester Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does C-20.9 Local over Trib. to Jester Creek carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2006 count).
How long is C-20.9 Local over Trib. to Jester Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns C-20.9 Local over Trib. to Jester Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.