US Bridges

Local Q-3.5 over Trib. to Porcupine Ck.

FairPosted for load

Jewell County, Kansas · 1.5S 1.0W of Esbon · Structure no. 000450701503280

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Q-3.5 over Trib. to Porcupine Ck. is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local Q-3.5 over Trib. to Porcupine Ck. in Jewell County, Kansas. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal Q-3.5
CrossesTrib. to Porcupine Ck.
Location1.5S 1.0W of Esbon
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJewell County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.79931, -98.45686
Functional classRural Local

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.
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating9.5 US tons
Inventory rating7.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.5 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2018)
Projected traffic20 by 2043
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$180,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local Q-3.5 over Trib. to Porcupine Ck. built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local Q-3.5 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 Local Q-3.5 over Trib. to Porcupine Ck. carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Local Q-3.5 over Trib. to Porcupine Ck.?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.5 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Local Q-3.5 over Trib. to Porcupine Ck.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.