US Bridges

Rs 1100 8.5-Z.5 over Little Blue River

Good

Washington County, Kansas · 0.1S 1.0W of Hanover · Structure no. 000000001010500

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
352 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
240
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1100 8.5-Z.5 over Little Blue River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 1100 8.5-Z.5 over Little Blue River in Washington County, Kansas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 240 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 288 by 2043. The structure is 352 ft (107.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesRs 1100 8.5-Z.5
CrossesLittle Blue River
Location0.1S 1.0W of Hanover
RouteCounty Highway 1100
StateKansas
Coordinates39.89173, -96.88954
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.3 US tons
Inventory rating46.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length352 ft (107.4 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic240 (2014)
Projected traffic288 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Rs 1100 8.5-Z.5 over Little Blue River built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1100 8.5-Z.5 over Little Blue River 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 1100 8.5-Z.5 over Little Blue River carry?

About 240 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 1100 8.5-Z.5 over Little Blue River?

The structure is 352 ft (107.4 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1100 8.5-Z.5 over Little Blue River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.