US Bridges

Local S-28.8 over Trib. to East Marsh Ck.

Fair

Jewell County, Kansas · 2.5S 0.3E of Lovewell · Structure no. 000450751803240

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
51 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local S-28.8 over Trib. to East Marsh Ck. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local S-28.8 over Trib. to East Marsh Ck. in Jewell County, Kansas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2044. The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal S-28.8
CrossesTrib. to East Marsh Ck.
Location2.5S 0.3E of Lovewell
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJewell County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.82748, -97.97477
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.1 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.4 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local S-28.8 over Trib. to East Marsh Ck. built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local S-28.8 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 Local S-28.8 over Trib. to East Marsh Ck. carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Local S-28.8 over Trib. to East Marsh Ck.?

The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Local S-28.8 over Trib. to East Marsh Ck.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.