US Bridges

11th RD (9.9-U.5) over Trib. to Elm Creek

Good

Marshall County, Kansas · 1.5N 2.0E of Blue Rapids · Structure no. 000580895903405

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

11th RD (9.9-U.5) over Trib. to Elm Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 11th RD (9.9-U.5) over Trib. to Elm Creek in Marshall County, Kansas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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Carries11th RD (9.9-U.5)
CrossesTrib. to Elm Creek
Location1.5N 2.0E of Blue Rapids
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMarshall County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.70471, -96.62147
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating90.5 US tons
Inventory rating54.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2007)
Projected traffic40 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 11th RD (9.9-U.5) over Trib. to Elm Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is 11th RD (9.9-U.5) over Trib. to Elm Creek 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 11th RD (9.9-U.5) over Trib. to Elm Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2007 count).

How long is 11th RD (9.9-U.5) over Trib. to Elm Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns 11th RD (9.9-U.5) over Trib. to Elm Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.