US Bridges

Local D.2-23.3 over Trib. to Republican Riv.

Fair

Jewell County, Kansas · 4.0N 2.0W of Webber · Structure no. 000450741303008

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local D.2-23.3 over Trib. to Republican Riv. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local D.2-23.3 over Trib. to Republican Riv. in Jewell County, Kansas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2044. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal D.2-23.3
CrossesTrib. to Republican Riv.
Location4.0N 2.0W of Webber
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJewell County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.99072, -98.07289
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2018)
Projected traffic35 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local D.2-23.3 over Trib. to Republican Riv. built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local D.2-23.3 over Trib. to Republican Riv. 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 D.2-23.3 over Trib. to Republican Riv. carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Local D.2-23.3 over Trib. to Republican Riv.?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Local D.2-23.3 over Trib. to Republican Riv.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.