US Bridges

N.5-11.8 Local over Trib. to Verdigris Riv.

PoorPosted for load

Wilson County, Kansas · 3.8S 1.5E of Benedict · Structure no. 001030995506328

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
46 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N.5-11.8 Local over Trib. to Verdigris Riv. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N.5-11.8 Local over Trib. to Verdigris Riv. in Wilson County, Kansas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2042. The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesN.5-11.8 Local
CrossesTrib. to Verdigris Riv.
Location3.8S 1.5E of Benedict
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWilson County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.57706, -95.71514
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating5.4 US tons
Inventory rating3.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (14.1 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.5 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.4 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2013)
Projected traffic10 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$290,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N.5-11.8 Local over Trib. to Verdigris Riv. built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is N.5-11.8 Local over Trib. to Verdigris Riv. in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does N.5-11.8 Local over Trib. to Verdigris Riv. carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is N.5-11.8 Local over Trib. to Verdigris Riv.?

The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.5 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns N.5-11.8 Local over Trib. to Verdigris Riv.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.