US Bridges

Local W-5.9 over Trib. to White Rock Ck.

FairPosted for load

Jewell County, Kansas · 1.0N 3.9E of Salem · Structure no. 000450705903160

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local W-5.9 over Trib. to White Rock Ck. is a concrete slab carrying Local W-5.9 over Trib. to White Rock Ck. in Jewell County, Kansas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 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 W-5.9
CrossesTrib. to White Rock Ck.
Location1.0N 3.9E of Salem
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJewell County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.88631, -98.41327
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 other load-capacity restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2018)
Projected traffic25 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$230,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local W-5.9 over Trib. to White Rock Ck. built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local W-5.9 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 W-5.9 over Trib. to White Rock Ck. carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Local W-5.9 over Trib. to White Rock Ck.?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Local W-5.9 over Trib. to White Rock Ck.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.