US Bridges

High Point 25.20 over Marsh Creek

FairPosted for load

Reno County, Kansas · 2.0W 4.0S of Nickerson · Structure no. 000780735005628

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
19
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

High Point 25.20 over Marsh Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying High Point 25.20 over Marsh Creek in Reno County, Kansas. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 19 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2046. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHigh Point 25.20
CrossesMarsh Creek
Location2.0W 4.0S of Nickerson
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyReno County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.08938, -98.12413
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 rating11.8 US tons
Inventory rating8.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19 (2021)
Projected traffic20 by 2046
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$260,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was High Point 25.20 over Marsh Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is High Point 25.20 over Marsh Creek 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does High Point 25.20 over Marsh Creek carry?

About 19 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is High Point 25.20 over Marsh Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns High Point 25.20 over Marsh Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.