US Bridges

Local G.5-9.1 over Trib. to Limestone Creek

Fair

Jewell County, Kansas · 0.5 East of Ionia · Structure no. 000450713103465

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local G.5-9.1 over Trib. to Limestone Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local G.5-9.1 over Trib. to Limestone Creek in Jewell County, Kansas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal G.5-9.1
CrossesTrib. to Limestone Creek
Location0.5 East of Ionia
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJewell County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.66162, -98.34301
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.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.6 US tons
Inventory rating24.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.2 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 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$310,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local G.5-9.1 over Trib. to Limestone Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local G.5-9.1 over Trib. to Limestone Creek 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 G.5-9.1 over Trib. to Limestone Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Local G.5-9.1 over Trib. to Limestone Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.2 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Local G.5-9.1 over Trib. to Limestone Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.