US Bridges

Rs 485 I-11 over Black Vermillion Creek

Good

Nemaha County, Kansas · 2.5S of Baileyville · Structure no. 000000000660040

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
132 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
85
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 485 I-11 over Black Vermillion Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 485 I-11 over Black Vermillion Creek in Nemaha County, Kansas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 85 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2044. The structure is 132 ft (40.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRs 485 I-11
CrossesBlack Vermillion Creek
Location2.5S of Baileyville
RouteCounty Highway 485
StateKansas
Coordinates39.8065, -96.18308
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating49.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length132 ft (40.3 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic85 (2008)
Projected traffic90 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Rs 485 I-11 over Black Vermillion Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 485 I-11 over Black Vermillion 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 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 485 I-11 over Black Vermillion Creek carry?

About 85 vehicles per day (2008 count).

How long is Rs 485 I-11 over Black Vermillion Creek?

The structure is 132 ft (40.3 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 485 I-11 over Black Vermillion Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.