US Bridges

Centennial 25.40 over Marsh Creek

FairPosted for load

Reno County, Kansas · 2.0W 3.4S of Nickerson · Structure no. 000780737005624

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
44
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Centennial 25.40 over Marsh Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Centennial 25.40 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 6 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 44 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2046. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCentennial 25.40
CrossesMarsh Creek
Location2.0W 3.4S of Nickerson
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyReno County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.09124, -98.10569
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating28.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.6 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44 (2021)
Projected traffic50 by 2046
Trucks5%
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Centennial 25.40 over Marsh Creek built?

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

What condition is Centennial 25.40 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 Centennial 25.40 over Marsh Creek carry?

About 44 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Centennial 25.40 over Marsh Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.6 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Centennial 25.40 over Marsh Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.