US Bridges

Local Rd. B-9 over S. Fork Big Nemaha Riv.

Good

Nemaha County, Kansas · 2.5N 3.5W of Bern · Structure no. 000660957803000

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
342 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Rd. B-9 over S. Fork Big Nemaha Riv. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local Rd. B-9 over S. Fork Big Nemaha Riv. in Nemaha County, Kansas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 85 by 2044. The structure is 342 ft (104.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal Rd. B-9
CrossesS. Fork Big Nemaha Riv.
Location2.5N 3.5W of Bern
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyNemaha County
StateKansas
Coordinates40.00071, -96.03759
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 rating69.4 US tons
Inventory rating41.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length342 ft (104.2 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2008)
Projected traffic85 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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. B-9 over S. Fork Big Nemaha Riv. built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local Rd. B-9 over S. Fork Big Nemaha Riv. 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. B-9 over S. Fork Big Nemaha Riv. carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2008 count).

How long is Local Rd. B-9 over S. Fork Big Nemaha Riv.?

The structure is 342 ft (104.2 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Local Rd. B-9 over S. Fork Big Nemaha Riv.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.