US Bridges

110 Ave over Trib. to Arkansas River

PoorPosted for load

Edwards County, Kansas · 1.0E of Kinsley · Structure no. 000240597005861

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
39 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

110 Ave over Trib. to Arkansas River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 110 Ave over Trib. to Arkansas River in Edwards County, Kansas. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 85 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2043. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries110 Ave
CrossesTrib. to Arkansas River
Location1.0E of Kinsley
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.92736, -99.38674
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2018)
Projected traffic60 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$330,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 110 Ave over Trib. to Arkansas River built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is 110 Ave over Trib. to 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does 110 Ave over Trib. to Arkansas River carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 110 Ave over Trib. to Arkansas River?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns 110 Ave over Trib. to Arkansas River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.