US Bridges

7.1 - P.8 over Trib. Big Blue River

Good

Marshall County, Kansas · 1.5W 4.7S of Marysville · Structure no. 000580891103308

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

7.1 - P.8 over Trib. Big Blue River is a concrete slab carrying 7.1 - P.8 over Trib. Big Blue River in Marshall County, Kansas. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries7.1 - P.8
CrossesTrib. Big Blue River
Location1.5W 4.7S of Marysville
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates39.77255, -96.67273
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2008)
Projected traffic35 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 7.1 - P.8 over Trib. Big Blue River built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is 7.1 - P.8 over Trib. Big Blue River 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does 7.1 - P.8 over Trib. Big Blue River carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2008 count).

How long is 7.1 - P.8 over Trib. Big Blue River?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 7.1 - P.8 over Trib. Big Blue River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.