US Bridges

Local I-22.1 over Trib. to Spring Creek

Fair

Jewell County, Kansas · 0.5N 2.8E of Jewell · Structure no. 000450739103440

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local I-22.1 over Trib. to Spring Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local I-22.1 over Trib. to Spring Creek in Jewell County, Kansas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal I-22.1
CrossesTrib. to Spring Creek
Location0.5N 2.8E of Jewell
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJewell County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.68263, -98.09855
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.6 US tons
Inventory rating27.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2018)
Projected traffic20 by 2044
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$260,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local I-22.1 over Trib. to Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local I-22.1 over Trib. to Spring 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 2024.

How much traffic does Local I-22.1 over Trib. to Spring Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Local I-22.1 over Trib. to Spring Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Local I-22.1 over Trib. to Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.