US Bridges

Ranch RD over Caney River

Good

Chautauqua County, Kansas · 1.0N 1.0E of Cloverdale · Structure no. 000100913306800

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
182 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ranch RD over Caney River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ranch RD over Caney River in Chautauqua County, Kansas. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15 by 2043. The structure is 182 ft (55.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRanch RD
CrossesCaney River
Location1.0N 1.0E of Cloverdale
RouteCounty Highway 827
StateKansas
Coordinates37.24431, -96.4671
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating49.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length182 ft (55.6 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2016)
Projected traffic15 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Ranch RD over Caney River built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ranch RD over Caney 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Ranch RD over Caney River carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ranch RD over Caney River?

The structure is 182 ft (55.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Ranch RD over Caney River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.