US Bridges

1st Rd. 0.0-T.3 over Trib. Little Blue River

FairPosted for load

Marshall County, Kansas · 2.0N 3.0W of Waterville · Structure no. 000580877003383

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

1st Rd. 0.0-T.3 over Trib. Little Blue River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 1st Rd. 0.0-T.3 over Trib. Little Blue River in Marshall County, Kansas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2043. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries1st Rd. 0.0-T.3
CrossesTrib. Little Blue River
Location2.0N 3.0W of Waterville
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMarshall County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.72032, -96.80596
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating20 US tons
Inventory rating11.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.4 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2007)
Projected traffic10 by 2043
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$280,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 1st Rd. 0.0-T.3 over Trib. Little Blue River built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is 1st Rd. 0.0-T.3 over Trib. Little Blue River 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does 1st Rd. 0.0-T.3 over Trib. Little Blue River carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2007 count).

How long is 1st Rd. 0.0-T.3 over Trib. Little Blue River?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns 1st Rd. 0.0-T.3 over Trib. Little Blue River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.