US Bridges

Local X-5.95 over Trib. to White Rock Ck.

Fair

Jewell County, Kansas · 0.9E 5.5N of Esbon · Structure no. 000450705903140

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local X-5.95 over Trib. to White Rock Ck. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local X-5.95 over Trib. to White Rock 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 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.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2043. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal X-5.95
CrossesTrib. to White Rock Ck.
Location0.9E 5.5N of Esbon
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJewell County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.90085, -98.41122
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2018)
Projected traffic10 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$150,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local X-5.95 over Trib. to White Rock Ck. built?

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

What condition is Local X-5.95 over Trib. to White Rock 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 X-5.95 over Trib. to White Rock Ck. carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Local X-5.95 over Trib. to White Rock Ck.?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Local X-5.95 over Trib. to White Rock Ck.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.