US Bridges

Rs 345 Bsn 520 over Republican River

Good

Jewell County, Kansas · 2.5E 8.4N of Lovewell · Structure no. 000000000450520

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
550 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
385
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 345 Bsn 520 over Republican River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 345 Bsn 520 over Republican River in Jewell County, Kansas. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, younger 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 385 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 385 by 2044. The structure is 550 ft (167.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

CarriesRs 345 Bsn 520
CrossesRepublican River
Location2.5E 8.4N of Lovewell
RouteCounty Highway 345
StateKansas
Coordinates39.99311, -97.93205
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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.6 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 15
Structure length550 ft (167.6 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 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 traffic385 (2018)
Projected traffic385 by 2044
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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$900,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 345 Bsn 520 over Republican River built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 345 Bsn 520 over Republican River 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 345 Bsn 520 over Republican River carry?

About 385 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Rs 345 Bsn 520 over Republican River?

The structure is 550 ft (167.6 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 345 Bsn 520 over Republican River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.