US Bridges

Local Q-26.8 over Trib. to East Marsh Ck.

Good

Jewell County, Kansas · 1.3N 1.0W of Formoso · Structure no. 000450747803280

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
51 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Q-26.8 over Trib. to East Marsh Ck. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local Q-26.8 over Trib. to East Marsh Ck. in Jewell County, Kansas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2044. The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal Q-26.8
CrossesTrib. to East Marsh Ck.
Location1.3N 1.0W of Formoso
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJewell County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.79849, -98.01353
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating79.5 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length51 ft (15.4 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (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 closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local Q-26.8 over Trib. to East Marsh Ck. built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local Q-26.8 over Trib. to East Marsh Ck. in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Local Q-26.8 over Trib. to East Marsh Ck. carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Local Q-26.8 over Trib. to East Marsh Ck.?

The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Local Q-26.8 over Trib. to East Marsh Ck.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.