US Bridges

Rs 1723 Bsn 800 over Trib. to Porcupine Ck.

FairPosted for load

Jewell County, Kansas · 5.45N of Dentonia · Structure no. 000000000450800

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
56
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1723 Bsn 800 over Trib. to Porcupine Ck. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 1723 Bsn 800 over Trib. to Porcupine Ck. in Jewell County, Kansas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 56 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 56 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 1723 Bsn 800
CrossesTrib. to Porcupine Ck.
Location5.45N of Dentonia
RouteCounty Highway 1723
CountyJewell County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.7612, -98.46717
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.
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.7 US tons
Inventory rating17.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length60 ft (18.4 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 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 traffic56 (2018)
Projected traffic56 by 2043
Trucks10%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$300,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 1723 Bsn 800 over Trib. to Porcupine Ck. built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1723 Bsn 800 over Trib. to Porcupine Ck. 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 1723 Bsn 800 over Trib. to Porcupine Ck. carry?

About 56 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 1723 Bsn 800 over Trib. to Porcupine Ck.?

The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1723 Bsn 800 over Trib. to Porcupine Ck.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.