US Bridges

Rs 1450 Bsn 720 over Hermes Creek

Fair

Jewell County, Kansas · 2.5N 1.5W of Ionia · Structure no. 000000000450720

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
100 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
39
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1450 Bsn 720 over Hermes Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 1450 Bsn 720 over Hermes Creek in Jewell County, Kansas. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 68 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 6 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 39 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 39 by 2043. The structure is 100 ft (30.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 1450 Bsn 720
CrossesHermes Creek
Location2.5N 1.5W of Ionia
RouteCounty Highway 1450
CountyJewell County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.69786, -98.37568
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating42.2 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length100 ft (30.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39 (2018)
Projected traffic39 by 2043
Trucks10%
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$325,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 1450 Bsn 720 over Hermes Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Rs 1450 Bsn 720 over Hermes Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 1450 Bsn 720 over Hermes Creek carry?

About 39 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 1450 Bsn 720 over Hermes Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1450 Bsn 720 over Hermes Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.