US Bridges

14th Rd. 13.0-CC.9 over Black Vermillion River

Good

Marshall County, Kansas · 6.9S 5.0E of Blue Rapids · Structure no. 000580903003569

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
314 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

14th Rd. 13.0-CC.9 over Black Vermillion River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying 14th Rd. 13.0-CC.9 over Black Vermillion River in Marshall County, Kansas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 314 ft (95.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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Carries14th Rd. 13.0-CC.9
CrossesBlack Vermillion River
Location6.9S 5.0E of Blue Rapids
RouteCounty Highway 5805
CountyMarshall County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.58125, -96.55752
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.7 US tons
Inventory rating38.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length314 ft (95.7 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 14th Rd. 13.0-CC.9 over Black Vermillion River built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is 14th Rd. 13.0-CC.9 over Black Vermillion 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 14th Rd. 13.0-CC.9 over Black Vermillion River carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2007 count).

How long is 14th Rd. 13.0-CC.9 over Black Vermillion River?

The structure is 314 ft (95.7 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 14th Rd. 13.0-CC.9 over Black Vermillion River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.