US Bridges

SE 48th ST over Trib. to Jester Creek

Fair

Harvey County, Kansas · 1.0S 10.2E of Halstead · Structure no. 000400823205780

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SE 48th ST over Trib. to Jester Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SE 48th ST over Trib. to Jester Creek in Harvey County, Kansas. It was built in 1965, 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSE 48th ST
CrossesTrib. to Jester Creek
Location1.0S 10.2E of Halstead
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarvey County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.98472, -97.31444
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating25.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.7 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2006)
Projected traffic35 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SE 48th ST over Trib. to Jester Creek built?

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

What condition is SE 48th ST over Trib. to Jester Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SE 48th ST over Trib. to Jester Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SE 48th ST over Trib. to Jester Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SE 48th ST over Trib. to Jester Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.