US Bridges

Main ST in Beloit over Gill Creek

Good

Mitchell County, Kansas · 0.5 E of K-14 on Main ST · Structure no. 000000000620630

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2002 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main ST in Beloit over Gill Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Main ST in Beloit over Gill Creek in Mitchell County, Kansas. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 2011, 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 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,230 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMain ST in Beloit
CrossesGill Creek
Location0.5 E of K-14 on Main ST
RouteCity Street 1640
CountyMitchell County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.45904, -98.09912
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
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span13 ft (4.1 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2002)
Projected traffic2,230 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Main ST in Beloit over Gill Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Main ST in Beloit over Gill Creek 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Main ST in Beloit over Gill Creek carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Main ST in Beloit over Gill Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4.1 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Main ST in Beloit over Gill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.