US Bridges

30th RD (rs 442) over N Fk. Black Vermillion

FairPosted for load

Marshall County, Kansas · 3.0N 0.5E of Vermillion · Structure no. 000000000580330

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
222 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
178
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

30th RD (rs 442) over N Fk. Black Vermillion is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 30th RD (rs 442) over N Fk. Black Vermillion in Marshall County, Kansas. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 5 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 178 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 178 by 2043. The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries30th RD (rs 442)
CrossesN Fk. Black Vermillion
Location3.0N 0.5E of Vermillion
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates39.76479, -96.25843
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.8 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length222 ft (67.7 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic178 (2007)
Projected traffic178 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 relocation of road
Estimated improvement cost$448,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 30th RD (rs 442) over N Fk. Black Vermillion built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is 30th RD (rs 442) over N Fk. Black Vermillion 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does 30th RD (rs 442) over N Fk. Black Vermillion carry?

About 178 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is 30th RD (rs 442) over N Fk. Black Vermillion?

The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 30th RD (rs 442) over N Fk. Black Vermillion?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.