US Bridges

Rs 1443 Bsn 600 over Trib. W. Limestone Ck.

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Jewell County, Kansas · 2.0W 1.2S of Ionia · Structure no. 000000000450600

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

About this bridge

Rs 1443 Bsn 600 over Trib. W. Limestone Ck. is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 1443 Bsn 600 over Trib. W. Limestone Ck. 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 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 1443 Bsn 600
CrossesTrib. W. Limestone Ck.
Location2.0W 1.2S of Ionia
RouteCounty Highway 1443
CountyJewell County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.64385, -98.39273
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating76.5 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.8 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 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 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$150,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 1443 Bsn 600 over Trib. W. Limestone Ck. built?

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

What condition is Rs 1443 Bsn 600 over Trib. W. Limestone 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 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 1443 Bsn 600 over Trib. W. Limestone Ck. carry?

About 63 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Rs 1443 Bsn 600 over Trib. W. Limestone Ck.?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1443 Bsn 600 over Trib. W. Limestone Ck.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.