US Bridges

Rs 337 Bsn 230 over Trib. to Courtland Canal

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Jewell County, Kansas · 2.0N of Webber · Structure no. 000000000450230

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
367
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 337 Bsn 230 over Trib. to Courtland Canal is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 337 Bsn 230 over Trib. to Courtland Canal in Jewell 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 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 367 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 367 by 2044. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 337 Bsn 230
CrossesTrib. to Courtland Canal
Location2.0N of Webber
RouteCounty Highway 337
CountyJewell County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.95847, -98.04254
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating36.7 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic367 (2018)
Projected traffic367 by 2044
Trucks15%
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$200,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 337 Bsn 230 over Trib. to Courtland Canal built?

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

What condition is Rs 337 Bsn 230 over Trib. to Courtland Canal 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 337 Bsn 230 over Trib. to Courtland Canal carry?

About 367 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Rs 337 Bsn 230 over Trib. to Courtland Canal?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 337 Bsn 230 over Trib. to Courtland Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.