US Bridges

Berg Road over Clear Fork

FairPosted for load

Pottawatomie County, Kansas · 3.5N 2.0E of Blaine · Structure no. 000750923003620

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Berg Road over Clear Fork is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Berg Road over Clear Fork in Pottawatomie County, Kansas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2043. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBerg Road
CrossesClear Fork
Location3.5N 2.0E of Blaine
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPottawatomie County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.55089, -96.36978
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2013)
Projected traffic60 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Berg Road over Clear Fork built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Berg Road over Clear Fork 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Berg Road over Clear Fork carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Berg Road over Clear Fork?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Berg Road over Clear Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.