US Bridges

Minor A.9-28.0 over Courtland Canal

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Jewell County, Kansas · 1.5N 2.0E of Webber · Structure no. 000450751003061

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
134 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Minor A.9-28.0 over Courtland Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying Minor A.9-28.0 over Courtland Canal in Jewell County, Kansas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2044. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesMinor A.9-28.0
CrossesCourtland Canal
Location1.5N 2.0E of Webber
RouteCounty Highway 4521
CountyJewell County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.95595, -97.98873
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.2 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length134 ft (40.8 m)
Longest span52 ft (16 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2014)
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Minor A.9-28.0 over Courtland Canal built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Minor A.9-28.0 over Courtland Canal 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 Minor A.9-28.0 over Courtland Canal carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Minor A.9-28.0 over Courtland Canal?

The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Minor A.9-28.0 over Courtland Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.