US Bridges

Minor W.5-29.1 over Local Trib.

FairPosted for load

Jewell County, Kansas · 1.5N 0.5E of Lovewell · Structure no. 000450753103145

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Minor W.5-29.1 over Local Trib. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Minor W.5-29.1 over Local Trib. in Jewell County, Kansas. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 26 ft (8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesMinor W.5-29.1
CrossesLocal Trib.
Location1.5N 0.5E of Lovewell
RouteCounty Highway 4512
CountyJewell County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.89271, -97.96936
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
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
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating20.1 US tons
Inventory rating15.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 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 Minor W.5-29.1 over Local Trib. built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Minor W.5-29.1 over Local Trib. 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 W.5-29.1 over Local Trib. carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Minor W.5-29.1 over Local Trib.?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Minor W.5-29.1 over Local Trib.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.