US Bridges

Ridge RD(26.5-S.0) over Trib Nfb Vermillion Riv.

GoodPosted for load

Marshall County, Kansas · 2.0N 1.5E of Vliets · Structure no. 000580929503360

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ridge RD(26.5-S.0) over Trib Nfb Vermillion Riv. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ridge RD(26.5-S.0) over Trib Nfb Vermillion Riv. in Marshall County, Kansas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRidge RD(26.5-S.0)
CrossesTrib Nfb Vermillion Riv.
Location2.0N 1.5E of Vliets
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMarshall County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.74045, -96.30533
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2007)
Projected traffic10 by 2041
Trucks0%
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 Ridge RD(26.5-S.0) over Trib Nfb Vermillion Riv. built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ridge RD(26.5-S.0) 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Ridge RD(26.5-S.0) over Trib Nfb Vermillion Riv. carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2007 count).

How long is Ridge RD(26.5-S.0) over Trib Nfb Vermillion Riv.?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Ridge RD(26.5-S.0) over Trib Nfb Vermillion Riv.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.