US Bridges

K233 HWY over Big Blue River Ped Path

Good

Marshall County, Kansas · 2.52 MI E US77 · Structure no. 999923300580441

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
582 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
340
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K233 HWY over Big Blue River Ped Path is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying K233 HWY over Big Blue River Ped Path in Marshall County, Kansas. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 340 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 440 by 2044. The structure is 582 ft (177.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesK233 HWY
CrossesBig Blue River Ped Path
Location2.52 MI E US77
RouteState Highway 233
StateKansas
Coordinates39.95778, -96.60972
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.2 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length582 ft (177.4 m)
Longest span145 ft (44.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic340 (2023)
Projected traffic440 by 2044
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 K233 HWY over Big Blue River Ped Path built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is K233 HWY over Big Blue River Ped Path 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does K233 HWY over Big Blue River Ped Path carry?

About 340 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is K233 HWY over Big Blue River Ped Path?

The structure is 582 ft (177.4 m) long with a longest span of 145 ft (44.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns K233 HWY over Big Blue River Ped Path?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.