US Bridges

90 Road over Trib. to Little Coon Ck.

Fair

Edwards County, Kansas · 4.0N 1.0W of Kinsley · Structure no. 000240593005783

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
52 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

90 Road over Trib. to Little Coon Ck. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 90 Road over Trib. to Little Coon Ck. in Edwards County, Kansas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 6 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2043. The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries90 Road
CrossesTrib. to Little Coon Ck.
Location4.0N 1.0W of Kinsley
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEdwards County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.98298, -99.42375
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.4 US tons
Inventory rating53.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (16 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2018)
Projected traffic50 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 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 90 Road over Trib. to Little Coon Ck. built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is 90 Road over Trib. to Little Coon 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does 90 Road over Trib. to Little Coon Ck. carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 90 Road over Trib. to Little Coon Ck.?

The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns 90 Road over Trib. to Little Coon Ck.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.