US Bridges

Rs 334 Bsn 160 over Lovewell Reservoir

Good

Jewell County, Kansas · 7.8N 3.6W of Montrose · Structure no. 000000000450160

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
325 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
73
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 334 Bsn 160 over Lovewell Reservoir is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 334 Bsn 160 over Lovewell Reservoir in Jewell County, Kansas. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 73 vehicles a day, projected to reach 135 by 2042. The structure is 325 ft (99.1 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 334 Bsn 160
CrossesLovewell Reservoir
Location7.8N 3.6W of Montrose
RouteCounty Highway 334
CountyJewell County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.89826, -98.14785
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating29.1 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length325 ft (99.1 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 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 traffic73 (2018)
Projected traffic135 by 2042
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$600,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 334 Bsn 160 over Lovewell Reservoir built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 334 Bsn 160 over Lovewell Reservoir 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 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 334 Bsn 160 over Lovewell Reservoir carry?

About 73 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Rs 334 Bsn 160 over Lovewell Reservoir?

The structure is 325 ft (99.1 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 334 Bsn 160 over Lovewell Reservoir?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.