US Bridges

Rs 1757 N-13 over Trib. to Illinois Creek

Fair

Nemaha County, Kansas · 4.0E N.E. of Centralia · Structure no. 000000000660580

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
94 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
72
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1757 N-13 over Trib. to Illinois Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 1757 N-13 over Trib. to Illinois Creek 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 72 vehicles a day, projected to reach 80 by 2044. The structure is 94 ft (28.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 1757 N-13
CrossesTrib. to Illinois Creek
Location4.0E N.E. of Centralia
RouteCounty Highway 1757
CountyNemaha County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.73975, -96.07081
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.3 US tons
Inventory rating44.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length94 ft (28.5 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 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 traffic72 (2008)
Projected traffic80 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$151,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 1757 N-13 over Trib. to Illinois Creek built?

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

What condition is Rs 1757 N-13 over Trib. to Illinois 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 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 1757 N-13 over Trib. to Illinois Creek carry?

About 72 vehicles per day (2008 count).

How long is Rs 1757 N-13 over Trib. to Illinois Creek?

The structure is 94 ft (28.5 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1757 N-13 over Trib. to Illinois Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.