US Bridges

Minor E-16.05 over Trib. to Republican Riv.

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Jewell County, Kansas · 9.0N 5.0E of Burr Oak · Structure no. 000450727103000

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
84 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Minor E-16.05 over Trib. to Republican Riv. is a concrete continuous slab carrying Minor E-16.05 over Trib. to Republican Riv. in Jewell County, Kansas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2044. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesMinor E-16.05
CrossesTrib. to Republican Riv.
Location9.0N 5.0E of Burr Oak
RouteCounty Highway 4509
CountyJewell County
StateKansas
Coordinates40.00238, -98.21202
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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 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 traffic50 (2018)
Projected traffic50 by 2044
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Minor E-16.05 over Trib. to Republican Riv. built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Minor E-16.05 over Trib. to Republican Riv. 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 2024.

How much traffic does Minor E-16.05 over Trib. to Republican Riv. carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Minor E-16.05 over Trib. to Republican Riv.?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Minor E-16.05 over Trib. to Republican Riv.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.