US Bridges

Rs 1756 G.3 - 300 over E. Branch of Munkers Ck.

FairPosted for load

Morris County, Kansas · 8.7N 4.5E Council Grove · Structure no. 000000000640453

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1756 G.3 - 300 over E. Branch of Munkers Ck. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 1756 G.3 - 300 over E. Branch of Munkers Ck. in Morris County, Kansas. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 2012, 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 16 vehicles a day, projected to reach 58 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 1756 G.3 - 300
CrossesE. Branch of Munkers Ck.
Location8.7N 4.5E Council Grove
RouteCounty Highway 1756
CountyMorris County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.79295, -96.38984
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16 (2011)
Projected traffic58 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$200,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 1756 G.3 - 300 over E. Branch of Munkers Ck. built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is Rs 1756 G.3 - 300 over E. Branch of Munkers Ck. 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 1756 G.3 - 300 over E. Branch of Munkers Ck. carry?

About 16 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Rs 1756 G.3 - 300 over E. Branch of Munkers Ck.?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1756 G.3 - 300 over E. Branch of Munkers Ck.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.