US Bridges

Local L-9.7 over Trib. to Elm Creek

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Jewell County, Kansas · 4.0N 0.7E of Ionia · Structure no. 000450713703380

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local L-9.7 over Trib. to Elm Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Local L-9.7 over Trib. to Elm Creek 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 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.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2043. The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal L-9.7
CrossesTrib. to Elm Creek
Location4.0N 0.7E of Ionia
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJewell County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.72693, -98.33189
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.3 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length93 ft (28.2 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2018)
Projected traffic35 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local L-9.7 over Trib. to Elm Creek built?

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

What condition is Local L-9.7 over Trib. to Elm 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 L-9.7 over Trib. to Elm Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Local L-9.7 over Trib. to Elm Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Local L-9.7 over Trib. to Elm Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.