11th RD over Arkansas River
PoorCowley County, Kansas · 1.0E of Geuda Springs · Structure no. 000000000180300
- Built
- 1945
- 80 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 710 ft
- 11 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 855
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
11th RD over Arkansas River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 11th RD over Arkansas River in Cowley County, Kansas. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 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.
It carries about 855 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,025 by 2044. The structure is 710 ft (216.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 11th RD over Arkansas River built?
It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.
What condition is 11th RD over Arkansas River 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does 11th RD over Arkansas River carry?
About 855 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is 11th RD over Arkansas River?
The structure is 710 ft (216.4 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns 11th RD over Arkansas River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.