US Bridges

Rs 1443 Bsn 640 over Trib to Limestone Crk

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Jewell County, Kansas · 3.5S 0.3E of Ionia · Structure no. 00000000045B640

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1443 Bsn 640 over Trib to Limestone Crk is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 1443 Bsn 640 over Trib to Limestone Crk in Jewell County, Kansas. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 45 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2043. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 1443 Bsn 640
CrossesTrib to Limestone Crk
Location3.5S 0.3E of Ionia
RouteCounty Highway 1443
CountyJewell County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.61076, -98.33879
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 2023
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.3 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 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 traffic45 (2018)
Projected traffic50 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 1443 Bsn 640 over Trib to Limestone Crk built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1443 Bsn 640 over Trib to Limestone Crk 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 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 1443 Bsn 640 over Trib to Limestone Crk carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 1443 Bsn 640 over Trib to Limestone Crk?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1443 Bsn 640 over Trib to Limestone Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.