US Bridges

Rs 1740 Bsn 850 over Trib. to E. Marsh Ck.

Good

Jewell County, Kansas · 6.0N 4.6E of Randall · Structure no. 000000000450850

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
73 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1740 Bsn 850 over Trib. to E. Marsh Ck. is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 1740 Bsn 850 over Trib. to E. Marsh Ck. in Jewell County, Kansas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2044. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 1740 Bsn 850
CrossesTrib. to E. Marsh Ck.
Location6.0N 4.6E of Randall
RouteCounty Highway 1740
CountyJewell County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.726, -97.95902
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating72.5 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2018)
Projected traffic60 by 2044
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 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 1740 Bsn 850 over Trib. to E. Marsh Ck. built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1740 Bsn 850 over Trib. to E. 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 1740 Bsn 850 over Trib. to E. Marsh Ck. carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Rs 1740 Bsn 850 over Trib. to E. Marsh Ck.?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1740 Bsn 850 over Trib. to E. Marsh Ck.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.