US Bridges

Local F-8.2 over Trib. to Limestone Creek

GoodPosted for load

Jewell County, Kansas · 1.5S 0.5W of Ionia · Structure no. 000450711203500

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
90 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local F-8.2 over Trib. to Limestone Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local F-8.2 over Trib. to Limestone Creek in Jewell County, Kansas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2043. The structure is 90 ft (27.5 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 F-8.2
CrossesTrib. to Limestone Creek
Location1.5S 0.5W of Ionia
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJewell County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.63996, -98.35885
Functional classRural Local

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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
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 rating32.7 US tons
Inventory rating19.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.5 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 traffic25 (2018)
Projected traffic25 by 2043
Trucks0%
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$460,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local F-8.2 over Trib. to Limestone Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local F-8.2 over Trib. to Limestone Creek 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 Local F-8.2 over Trib. to Limestone Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Local F-8.2 over Trib. to Limestone Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Local F-8.2 over Trib. to Limestone Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.