US Bridges

Yonder Rd. 8.1-Y.0 over Trib. to Big Blue River

FairPosted for load

Marshall County, Kansas · 1.0S of Blue Rapids · Structure no. 000580893103480

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Masonry
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Yonder Rd. 8.1-Y.0 over Trib. to Big Blue River is a masonry culvert carrying Yonder Rd. 8.1-Y.0 over Trib. to Big Blue River 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesYonder Rd. 8.1-Y.0
CrossesTrib. to Big Blue River
Location1.0S of Blue Rapids
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMarshall County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.65339, -96.65521
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 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; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating9.7 US tons
Inventory rating9.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialMasonry
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 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 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$235,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Yonder Rd. 8.1-Y.0 over Trib. to Big Blue River built?

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

What condition is Yonder Rd. 8.1-Y.0 over Trib. to Big 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 Yonder Rd. 8.1-Y.0 over Trib. to Big Blue River carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2007 count).

How long is Yonder Rd. 8.1-Y.0 over Trib. to Big Blue River?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Yonder Rd. 8.1-Y.0 over Trib. to Big Blue River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.