US Bridges

240 Rd. over Clear Creek

GoodPosted for load

Marion County, Kansas · 4.2N 2.3E of Marion · Structure no. 000570859705180

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

240 Rd. over Clear Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying 240 Rd. over Clear Creek in Marion County, Kansas. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 54 by 2044. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries240 Rd.
CrossesClear Creek
Location4.2N 2.3E of Marion
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.421, -96.97175
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2020)
Projected traffic54 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 240 Rd. over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is 240 Rd. over Clear Creek 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does 240 Rd. over Clear Creek carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is 240 Rd. over Clear Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 240 Rd. over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.