US Bridges

County Road 136th over South Fork Nemaha River

Good

Nemaha County, Kansas · 5.0N 3.0W of Kelly · Structure no. 000660955603260

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
158 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 136th over South Fork Nemaha River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 136th over South Fork Nemaha River in Nemaha County, Kansas. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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, projected to reach 15 by 2044. The structure is 158 ft (48.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCounty Road 136th
CrossesSouth Fork Nemaha River
Location5.0N 3.0W of Kelly
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates39.81267, -96.06064
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.
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 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 rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length158 ft (48.1 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.9 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 (2008)
Projected traffic15 by 2044
Trucks0%
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 County Road 136th over South Fork Nemaha River built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 136th over South Fork Nemaha 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 County Road 136th over South Fork Nemaha River carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2008 count).

How long is County Road 136th over South Fork Nemaha River?

The structure is 158 ft (48.1 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 136th over South Fork Nemaha River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.