US Bridges

Rs 236 Bsn 40 over East Oak Creek

Good

Jewell County, Kansas · 1.3E of Dispatch · Structure no. 000000000450040

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
185 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
119
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 236 Bsn 40 over East Oak Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 236 Bsn 40 over East Oak Creek in Jewell 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 119 vehicles a day, projected to reach 119 by 2043. The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 236 Bsn 40
CrossesEast Oak Creek
Location1.3E of Dispatch
RouteCounty Highway 236
CountyJewell County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.5964, -98.48008
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.5 US tons
Inventory rating17.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length185 ft (56.4 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.6 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 traffic119 (2018)
Projected traffic119 by 2043
Trucks0%
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$300,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 236 Bsn 40 over East Oak Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 236 Bsn 40 over East Oak Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 236 Bsn 40 over East Oak Creek carry?

About 119 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Rs 236 Bsn 40 over East Oak Creek?

The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 236 Bsn 40 over East Oak Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.