Valley (19.2-W.0) over Black Vermillion River
PoorPosted for loadMarshall County, Kansas · 1.5S 1.5W of Frankfort · Structure no. 000580915203440
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 264 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 2007 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Valley (19.2-W.0) over Black Vermillion River is a steel truss - thru carrying Valley (19.2-W.0) over Black Vermillion 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2042. The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Valley (19.2-W.0) over Black Vermillion River built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is Valley (19.2-W.0) over Black Vermillion River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.
How much traffic does Valley (19.2-W.0) over Black Vermillion River carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (2007 count).
How long is Valley (19.2-W.0) over Black Vermillion River?
The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Valley (19.2-W.0) over Black Vermillion River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.