US Bridges

Rs 1692 MN-3 over S.B.Black Vermillion Rv.

Good

Nemaha County, Kansas · S.E.Corner of Centralia · Structure no. 000000000660570

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
113 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
385
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1692 MN-3 over S.B.Black Vermillion Rv. is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 1692 MN-3 over S.B.Black Vermillion Rv. in Nemaha County, Kansas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 385 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 425 by 2044. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesRs 1692 MN-3
CrossesS.B.Black Vermillion Rv.
LocationS.E.Corner of Centralia
RouteCounty Highway 1692
CountyNemaha County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.7213, -96.12641
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.5 US tons
Inventory rating43.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic385 (2008)
Projected traffic425 by 2044
Trucks10%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$179,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 1692 MN-3 over S.B.Black Vermillion Rv. built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1692 MN-3 over S.B.Black Vermillion Rv. 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 1692 MN-3 over S.B.Black Vermillion Rv. carry?

About 385 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 1692 MN-3 over S.B.Black Vermillion Rv.?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1692 MN-3 over S.B.Black Vermillion Rv.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.