US Bridges

Rs 337 Bsn 250 over Trib. to Courtland Canal

Fair

Jewell County, Kansas · 3.4N of Webber · Structure no. 000000000450250

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
367
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 337 Bsn 250 over Trib. to Courtland Canal is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 337 Bsn 250 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 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 367 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 367 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 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 250
CrossesTrib. to Courtland Canal
Location3.4N of Webber
RouteCounty Highway 337
CountyJewell County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.97737, -98.0426
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.1 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 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$150,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 337 Bsn 250 over Trib. to Courtland Canal built?

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

What condition is Rs 337 Bsn 250 over Trib. to Courtland Canal 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 337 Bsn 250 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 250 over Trib. to Courtland Canal?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 337 Bsn 250 over Trib. to Courtland Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.