US Bridges

Minor P-26.5 over Trib. to East Marsh Ck.

FairPosted for load

Jewell County, Kansas · 3.5E of Montrose · Structure no. 000450747503300

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Minor P-26.5 over Trib. to East Marsh Ck. is a concrete culvert carrying Minor P-26.5 over Trib. to East Marsh Ck. in Jewell County, Kansas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2044. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesMinor P-26.5
CrossesTrib. to East Marsh Ck.
Location3.5E of Montrose
RouteCounty Highway 4508
CountyJewell County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.78398, -98.01745
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than 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 rating13 US tons
Inventory rating13 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2018)
Projected traffic100 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$360,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Minor P-26.5 over Trib. to East Marsh Ck. built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Minor P-26.5 over Trib. to East 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 Minor P-26.5 over Trib. to East Marsh Ck. carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Minor P-26.5 over Trib. to East Marsh Ck.?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Minor P-26.5 over Trib. to East Marsh Ck.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.