US Bridges

100th RD over West Branch of Wolf Ck.

Fair

Cloud County, Kansas · 2.0S 4.5W of Concordia · Structure no. 000150777003628

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
70
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

100th RD over West Branch of Wolf Ck. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 100th RD over West Branch of Wolf Ck. in Cloud County, Kansas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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.

It carries about 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2043. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries100th RD
CrossesWest Branch of Wolf Ck.
Location2.0S 4.5W of Concordia
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCloud County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.54246, -97.74137
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.
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2019)
Projected traffic70 by 2043
Trucks0%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 100th RD over West Branch of Wolf Ck. built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is 100th RD over West Branch of Wolf Ck. 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 100th RD over West Branch of Wolf Ck. carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is 100th RD over West Branch of Wolf Ck.?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns 100th RD over West Branch of Wolf Ck.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.