US Bridges

Rs 339 Bsn 310 over W. Br. Limestone Creek

GoodPosted for load

Jewell County, Kansas · 3.7W 3.9N of Ionia · Structure no. 000000000450310

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
133 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
56
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 339 Bsn 310 over W. Br. Limestone Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Rs 339 Bsn 310 over W. Br. Limestone Creek in Jewell County, Kansas. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 56 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 56 by 2043. The structure is 133 ft (40.4 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 339 Bsn 310
CrossesW. Br. Limestone Creek
Location3.7W 3.9N of Ionia
RouteCounty Highway 339
CountyJewell County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.7162, -98.42564
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length133 ft (40.4 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 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 traffic56 (2014)
Projected traffic56 by 2043
Trucks10%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$400,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 339 Bsn 310 over W. Br. Limestone Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 339 Bsn 310 over W. Br. Limestone 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 339 Bsn 310 over W. Br. Limestone Creek carry?

About 56 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 339 Bsn 310 over W. Br. Limestone Creek?

The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 339 Bsn 310 over W. Br. Limestone Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.