US Bridges

Local Q.8-24.0 over East Marsh Creek

FairPosted for load

Jewell County, Kansas · 1.85N 8.0E of Mankato · Structure no. 000450743003262

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Q.8-24.0 over East Marsh Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local Q.8-24.0 over East Marsh Creek in Jewell County, Kansas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2044. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal Q.8-24.0
CrossesEast Marsh Creek
Location1.85N 8.0E of Mankato
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJewell County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.81127, -98.06397
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.4 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2018)
Projected traffic30 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$360,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local Q.8-24.0 over East Marsh Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local Q.8-24.0 over East Marsh 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 Q.8-24.0 over East Marsh Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Local Q.8-24.0 over East Marsh Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Local Q.8-24.0 over East Marsh Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.