US Bridges

Rs 334 Bsn 170 over Trib. to White Rock Ck.

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Jewell County, Kansas · 7.8N 2.6W of Montrose · Structure no. 000000000450170

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
73
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 334 Bsn 170 over Trib. to White Rock Ck. is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 334 Bsn 170 over Trib. to White Rock Ck. in Jewell County, Kansas. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 125 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 334 Bsn 170
CrossesTrib. to White Rock Ck.
Location7.8N 2.6W of Montrose
RouteCounty Highway 334
CountyJewell County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.89708, -98.13017
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.9 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic73 (2018)
Projected traffic125 by 2044
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$140,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 334 Bsn 170 over Trib. to White Rock Ck. built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 334 Bsn 170 over Trib. to White Rock Ck. 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 170 over Trib. to White Rock Ck. carry?

About 73 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Rs 334 Bsn 170 over Trib. to White Rock Ck.?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 334 Bsn 170 over Trib. to White Rock Ck.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.