US Bridges

30th RD (rs 442) over Trib Nfb Vermillion Riv.

FairPosted for load

Marshall County, Kansas · 3.5S of Axtell · Structure no. 000000000580350

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
202
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

30th RD (rs 442) over Trib Nfb Vermillion Riv. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 30th RD (rs 442) over Trib Nfb Vermillion Riv. in Marshall County, Kansas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 202 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 202 by 2043. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries30th RD (rs 442)
CrossesTrib Nfb Vermillion Riv.
Location3.5S of Axtell
RouteCounty Highway 442
CountyMarshall County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.81889, -96.25844
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic202 (2007)
Projected traffic202 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$85,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 30th RD (rs 442) over Trib Nfb Vermillion Riv. built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is 30th RD (rs 442) over Trib Nfb Vermillion Riv. 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 Trib Nfb Vermillion Riv. carry?

About 202 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is 30th RD (rs 442) over Trib Nfb Vermillion Riv.?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns 30th RD (rs 442) over Trib Nfb Vermillion Riv.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.