US Bridges

LIMESTONE(28.3-M.0 over Trib Nfb Vermillion Riv.

Fair

Marshall County, Kansas · 3.0S 0.7W of Axtell · Structure no. 000580933303240

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

LIMESTONE(28.3-M.0 over Trib Nfb Vermillion Riv. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LIMESTONE(28.3-M.0 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 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.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLIMESTONE(28.3-M.0
CrossesTrib Nfb Vermillion Riv.
Location3.0S 0.7W of Axtell
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMarshall County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.82736, -96.27139
Functional classRural Local

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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.8 US tons
Inventory rating56.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.8 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2007)
Projected traffic10 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LIMESTONE(28.3-M.0 over Trib Nfb Vermillion Riv. built?

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

What condition is LIMESTONE(28.3-M.0 over Trib Nfb Vermillion Riv. 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 LIMESTONE(28.3-M.0 over Trib Nfb Vermillion Riv. carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2007 count).

How long is LIMESTONE(28.3-M.0 over Trib Nfb Vermillion Riv.?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns LIMESTONE(28.3-M.0 over Trib Nfb Vermillion Riv.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.