US Bridges

Local Rd. N-5 over Black Vermillion River

Good

Nemaha County, Kansas · 3.6W 2.5N of Corning · Structure no. 000660951303420

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Rd. N-5 over Black Vermillion River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local Rd. N-5 over Black Vermillion River in Nemaha County, Kansas. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 15 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal Rd. N-5
CrossesBlack Vermillion River
Location3.6W 2.5N of Corning
RouteCounty Highway 1521
CountyNemaha County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.69664, -96.10208
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating83.2 US tons
Inventory rating64.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2022)
Projected traffic15 by 2042
Trucks1%
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 Local Rd. N-5 over Black Vermillion River built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local Rd. N-5 over Black Vermillion River 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 Local Rd. N-5 over Black Vermillion River carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Local Rd. N-5 over Black Vermillion River?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Local Rd. N-5 over Black Vermillion River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.