US Bridges

Minor 27.5-U.0 over Trib. to Vermillion Rv.

FairPosted for load

Marshall County, Kansas · 2.5E of Vliets · Structure no. 000580931503400

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Minor 27.5-U.0 over Trib. to Vermillion Rv. is a concrete slab carrying Minor 27.5-U.0 over Trib. to Vermillion Rv. in Marshall County, Kansas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 80 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMinor 27.5-U.0
CrossesTrib. to Vermillion Rv.
Location2.5E of Vliets
RouteCounty Highway 5810
CountyMarshall County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.71108, -96.28518
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating15 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2007)
Projected traffic80 by 2043
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 Minor 27.5-U.0 over Trib. to Vermillion Rv. built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Minor 27.5-U.0 over Trib. to Vermillion Rv. in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Minor 27.5-U.0 over Trib. to Vermillion Rv. carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2007 count).

How long is Minor 27.5-U.0 over Trib. to Vermillion Rv.?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Minor 27.5-U.0 over Trib. to Vermillion Rv.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.