US Bridges

Quail RD (S31-S55) over Missouri Pacific R. R.

FairPosted for load

Dickinson County, Kansas · 645 Quail RD · Structure no. 000210853004806

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
117 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Quail RD (S31-S55) over Missouri Pacific R. R. is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Quail RD (S31-S55) over Missouri Pacific R. R. in Dickinson County, Kansas. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2043. The structure is 117 ft (35.6 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesQuail RD (S31-S55)
CrossesMissouri Pacific R. R.
Location645 Quail RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDickinson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.68825, -97.04087
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.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.2 US tons
Inventory rating23.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length117 ft (35.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2011)
Projected traffic30 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$305,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Quail RD (S31-S55) over Missouri Pacific R. R. built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Quail RD (S31-S55) over Missouri Pacific R. R. 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 Quail RD (S31-S55) over Missouri Pacific R. R. carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Quail RD (S31-S55) over Missouri Pacific R. R.?

The structure is 117 ft (35.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Quail RD (S31-S55) over Missouri Pacific R. R.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.