US Bridges

Rs 1757 J-17 over Trib. to Nemaha River

Fair

Nemaha County, Kansas · 1.0S of Seneca · Structure no. 000000000660610

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
72
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1757 J-17 over Trib. to Nemaha River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 1757 J-17 over Trib. to Nemaha River in Nemaha County, Kansas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 6 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 100 by 2044. The structure is 54 ft (16.4 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 J-17
CrossesTrib. to Nemaha River
Location1.0S of Seneca
RouteCounty Highway 1757
CountyNemaha County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.8211, -96.06722
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating53.1 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length54 ft (16.4 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic72 (2008)
Projected traffic100 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$96,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 1757 J-17 over Trib. to Nemaha River built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1757 J-17 over Trib. to Nemaha River 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 J-17 over Trib. to Nemaha River carry?

About 72 vehicles per day (2008 count).

How long is Rs 1757 J-17 over Trib. to Nemaha River?

The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1757 J-17 over Trib. to Nemaha River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.