US Bridges

W-2.9 43 over Trib. Little Blue River

FairPosted for load

Washington County, Kansas · 1.9E 0.5S of Hollenberg · Structure no. 001010861003029

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W-2.9 43 over Trib. Little Blue River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W-2.9 43 over Trib. Little Blue River in Washington County, Kansas. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 48 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesW-2.9 43
CrossesTrib. Little Blue River
Location1.9E 0.5S of Hollenberg
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWashington County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.97368, -96.95599
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating29.1 US tons
Inventory rating17.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck30 ft (9.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2014)
Projected traffic48 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W-2.9 43 over Trib. Little Blue River built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is W-2.9 43 over Trib. Little Blue 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does W-2.9 43 over Trib. Little Blue River carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is W-2.9 43 over Trib. Little Blue River?

The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns W-2.9 43 over Trib. Little Blue River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.