US Bridges

Rs 1446 Bsn 660 over East Marsh Creek

Good

Jewell County, Kansas · 2.2E 0.8N of Montrose · Structure no. 000000000450660

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
55
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1446 Bsn 660 over East Marsh Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 1446 Bsn 660 over East Marsh Creek in Jewell County, Kansas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 55 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRs 1446 Bsn 660
CrossesEast Marsh Creek
Location2.2E 0.8N of Montrose
RouteCounty Highway 1446
StateKansas
Coordinates39.79599, -98.04489
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; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating99.9 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2018)
Projected traffic70 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 1446 Bsn 660 over East Marsh Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1446 Bsn 660 over East Marsh 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 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 1446 Bsn 660 over East Marsh Creek carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Rs 1446 Bsn 660 over East Marsh Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1446 Bsn 660 over East Marsh Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.