US Bridges

Rs 1740 Bsn 8 over East Marsh Creek

Good

Jewell County, Kansas · 4.0S 2.3E of Formoso · Structure no. 000000000450860

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
174 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1740 Bsn 8 over East Marsh Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 1740 Bsn 8 over East Marsh Creek in Jewell County, Kansas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 50 by 2044. The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesRs 1740 Bsn 8
CrossesEast Marsh Creek
Location4.0S 2.3E of Formoso
RouteCounty Highway 1740
StateKansas
Coordinates39.7262, -97.94298
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.8 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length174 ft (53 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 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 traffic50 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$625,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 1740 Bsn 8 over East Marsh Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1740 Bsn 8 over East Marsh Creek 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 8 over East Marsh Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Rs 1740 Bsn 8 over East Marsh Creek?

The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1740 Bsn 8 over East Marsh Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.