US Bridges

Blakely Road over Trib. Vermillion River

Fair

Pottawatomie County, Kansas · 1.9N 0.5W of Havensville · Structure no. 000750953303629

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Blakely Road over Trib. Vermillion River is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Blakely Road over Trib. Vermillion River in Pottawatomie County, Kansas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2043. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBlakely Road
CrossesTrib. Vermillion River
Location1.9N 0.5W of Havensville
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPottawatomie County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.53681, -96.08795
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2013)
Projected traffic60 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 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 Blakely Road over Trib. Vermillion River built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Blakely Road over Trib. Vermillion River 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Blakely Road over Trib. Vermillion River carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Blakely Road over Trib. Vermillion River?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Blakely Road over Trib. Vermillion River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.