US Bridges

Rs 837 Bsn 550 over Courtland Canal

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Jewell County, Kansas · 1.3W of Lovewell · Structure no. 000000000450550

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
64 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
65
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 837 Bsn 550 over Courtland Canal is a concrete tee beam carrying Rs 837 Bsn 550 over Courtland Canal 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.

It carries about 65 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2044. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 837 Bsn 550
CrossesCourtland Canal
Location1.3W of Lovewell
RouteCounty Highway 837
CountyJewell County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.87077, -98.0137
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating25.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65 (2018)
Projected traffic75 by 2044
Trucks0%
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$225,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 837 Bsn 550 over Courtland Canal built?

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

What condition is Rs 837 Bsn 550 over 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 837 Bsn 550 over Courtland Canal carry?

About 65 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Rs 837 Bsn 550 over Courtland Canal?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 837 Bsn 550 over Courtland Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.