US Bridges

Rs 835 over Jostes Creek

Fair

Mitchell County, Kansas · 4.2N 3.6E of Beloit · Structure no. 000000000620410

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
220
2002 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 835 over Jostes Creek is a concrete slab carrying Rs 835 over Jostes Creek in Mitchell County, Kansas. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 95 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 6 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 220 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 230 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 835
CrossesJostes Creek
Location4.2N 3.6E of Beloit
RouteCounty Highway 835
CountyMitchell County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.51972, -98.04111
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2002)
Projected traffic230 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$62,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 835 over Jostes Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is Rs 835 over Jostes Creek 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 835 over Jostes Creek carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Rs 835 over Jostes Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 835 over Jostes Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.