US Bridges

Local H-7.9 over Trib. to Limestone Ck.

FairPosted for load

Jewell County, Kansas · 1.0N 1.1W of Ionia · Structure no. 000450709903460

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
65 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local H-7.9 over Trib. to Limestone Ck. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local H-7.9 over Trib. to Limestone 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 5 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2043. The structure is 65 ft (19.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal H-7.9
CrossesTrib. to Limestone Ck.
Location1.0N 1.1W of Ionia
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJewell County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.66883, -98.36418
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating20.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length65 ft (19.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 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 traffic30 (2018)
Projected traffic30 by 2043
Trucks10%
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$360,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local H-7.9 over Trib. to Limestone Ck. built?

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

What condition is Local H-7.9 over Trib. to Limestone 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 H-7.9 over Trib. to Limestone Ck. carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Local H-7.9 over Trib. to Limestone Ck.?

The structure is 65 ft (19.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Local H-7.9 over Trib. to Limestone Ck.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.