US Bridges

Local L.5-31.0 over Local Stream

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Jewell County, Kansas · 3.0E 2.5S of Formoso · Structure no. 000450757003364

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local L.5-31.0 over Local Stream is a steel other carrying Local L.5-31.0 over Local Stream in Jewell County, Kansas. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal L.5-31.0
CrossesLocal Stream
Location3.0E 2.5S of Formoso
RouteCounty Highway 272
CountyJewell County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.73368, -97.93236
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2023)
Projected traffic35 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 L.5-31.0 over Local Stream built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local L.5-31.0 over Local Stream 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 L.5-31.0 over Local Stream carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Local L.5-31.0 over Local Stream?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Local L.5-31.0 over Local Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.