US Bridges

27th RD (26.0-Q.7) over Trib Nfb Vermillion Riv.

PoorPosted for load

Marshall County, Kansas · 3.0N 1.0E of Vliets · Structure no. 000580929003327

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

27th RD (26.0-Q.7) over Trib Nfb Vermillion Riv. is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying 27th RD (26.0-Q.7) over Trib Nfb Vermillion Riv. in Marshall County, Kansas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2040. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries27th RD (26.0-Q.7)
CrossesTrib Nfb Vermillion Riv.
Location3.0N 1.0E of Vliets
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMarshall County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.75879, -96.31499
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2007)
Projected traffic10 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$70,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 27th RD (26.0-Q.7) over Trib Nfb Vermillion Riv. built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is 27th RD (26.0-Q.7) over Trib Nfb Vermillion Riv. 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does 27th RD (26.0-Q.7) over Trib Nfb Vermillion Riv. carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2007 count).

How long is 27th RD (26.0-Q.7) over Trib Nfb Vermillion Riv.?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns 27th RD (26.0-Q.7) over Trib Nfb Vermillion Riv.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.