US Bridges

Local J-24.5 over Trib. to West Marsh Ck.

FairPosted for load

Jewell County, Kansas · 1.5N 5.5E of Jewell · Structure no. 000450743503420

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local J-24.5 over Trib. to West Marsh Ck. is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local J-24.5 over Trib. to West Marsh Ck. in Jewell County, Kansas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older 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 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal J-24.5
CrossesTrib. to West Marsh Ck.
Location1.5N 5.5E of Jewell
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJewell County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.69714, -98.05448
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating12.6 US tons
Inventory rating8.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 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 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$260,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local J-24.5 over Trib. to West Marsh Ck. built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local J-24.5 over Trib. to West Marsh Ck. 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 J-24.5 over Trib. to West Marsh Ck. carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Local J-24.5 over Trib. to West Marsh Ck.?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Local J-24.5 over Trib. to West Marsh Ck.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.