US Bridges

Rs 1446 Bsn 700 over Courtland Canal

Fair

Jewell County, Kansas · 2.0W 0.3N of Lovewell · Structure no. 000000000450700

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
73 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
65
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1446 Bsn 700 over Courtland Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 1446 Bsn 700 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 65 vehicles a day, projected to reach 65 by 2044. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 1446 Bsn 700
CrossesCourtland Canal
Location2.0W 0.3N of Lovewell
RouteCounty Highway 1446
CountyJewell County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.87419, -98.01706
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65 (2018)
Projected traffic65 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$275,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 1446 Bsn 700 over Courtland Canal built?

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

What condition is Rs 1446 Bsn 700 over Courtland Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 1446 Bsn 700 over Courtland Canal carry?

About 65 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Rs 1446 Bsn 700 over Courtland Canal?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1446 Bsn 700 over Courtland Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.