US Bridges

Rs 1446 Bsn 690 over Trib. to East Marsh Ck.

GoodPosted for load

Jewell County, Kansas · 2.0W 2.6S of Lovewell · Structure no. 000000000450690

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
66 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
64
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1446 Bsn 690 over Trib. to East Marsh Ck. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 1446 Bsn 690 over Trib. to East Marsh Ck. in Jewell County, Kansas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 64 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2044. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 1446 Bsn 690
CrossesTrib. to East Marsh Ck.
Location2.0W 2.6S of Lovewell
RouteCounty Highway 1446
CountyJewell County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.83406, -98.01774
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.6 US tons
Inventory rating18.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 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 traffic64 (2018)
Projected traffic75 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$93,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 1446 Bsn 690 over Trib. to East Marsh Ck. built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1446 Bsn 690 over Trib. to East Marsh 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 1446 Bsn 690 over Trib. to East Marsh Ck. carry?

About 64 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 1446 Bsn 690 over Trib. to East Marsh Ck.?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1446 Bsn 690 over Trib. to East Marsh Ck.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.