US Bridges

27th RD (26.0-O.1) over Trib Nfb Vermillion Riv.

Good

Marshall County, Kansas · 6.0N 1.0E of Vliets · Structure no. 000580929003282

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

27th RD (26.0-O.1) over Trib Nfb Vermillion Riv. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 27th RD (26.0-O.1) over Trib Nfb Vermillion Riv. in Marshall County, Kansas. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 15 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries27th RD (26.0-O.1)
CrossesTrib Nfb Vermillion Riv.
Location6.0N 1.0E of Vliets
RouteCounty Highway 1403
StateKansas
Coordinates39.79547, -96.31483
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.9 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2020)
Projected traffic15 by 2043
Trucks1%
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 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 27th RD (26.0-O.1) over Trib Nfb Vermillion Riv. built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is 27th RD (26.0-O.1) over Trib Nfb Vermillion Riv. 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 27th RD (26.0-O.1) over Trib Nfb Vermillion Riv. carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 27th RD (26.0-O.1) over Trib Nfb Vermillion Riv.?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns 27th RD (26.0-O.1) over Trib Nfb Vermillion Riv.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.