Local Rd. M-1 over Black Vermillion River
PoorNemaha County, Kansas · 2.0W of Centralia · Structure no. 000660945003381
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 77 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2008 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local Rd. M-1 over Black Vermillion River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local Rd. M-1 over Black Vermillion River in Nemaha County, Kansas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 14 by 2044. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Local Rd. M-1 over Black Vermillion River built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is Local Rd. M-1 over Black Vermillion River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does Local Rd. M-1 over Black Vermillion River carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2008 count).
How long is Local Rd. M-1 over Black Vermillion River?
The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Local Rd. M-1 over Black Vermillion River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.