US Bridges

Rs 1443 Bsn 590 over Porcupine Creek

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Jewell County, Kansas · 2.0W 1.0S of Ionia · Structure no. 000000000450590

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
123 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
63
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1443 Bsn 590 over Porcupine Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 1443 Bsn 590 over Porcupine Creek in Jewell County, Kansas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 63 vehicles a day, projected to reach 63 by 2043. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 1443 Bsn 590
CrossesPorcupine Creek
Location2.0W 1.0S of Ionia
RouteCounty Highway 1443
CountyJewell County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.64679, -98.39272
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.2 US tons
Inventory rating46.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span46 ft (14.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic63 (2018)
Projected traffic63 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$275,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 1443 Bsn 590 over Porcupine Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1443 Bsn 590 over Porcupine 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 1443 Bsn 590 over Porcupine Creek carry?

About 63 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Rs 1443 Bsn 590 over Porcupine Creek?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1443 Bsn 590 over Porcupine Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.