US Bridges

Rs 837 Bsn 540 over Trib. to White Rock Ck.

GoodPosted for load

Jewell County, Kansas · 5.0N 1.6W of Montrose · Structure no. 000000000450540

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
125 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
65
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 837 Bsn 540 over Trib. to White Rock Ck. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 837 Bsn 540 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 65 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2044. The structure is 125 ft (38 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesRs 837 Bsn 540
CrossesTrib. to White Rock Ck.
Location5.0N 1.6W of Montrose
RouteCounty Highway 837
StateKansas
Coordinates39.85735, -98.11201
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.1 US tons
Inventory rating22.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length125 ft (38 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65 (2018)
Projected traffic75 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$250,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 837 Bsn 540 over Trib. to White Rock Ck. built?

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

What condition is Rs 837 Bsn 540 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 837 Bsn 540 over Trib. to White Rock Ck. carry?

About 65 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 837 Bsn 540 over Trib. to White Rock Ck.?

The structure is 125 ft (38 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 837 Bsn 540 over Trib. to White Rock Ck.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.