US Bridges

Rs 1657 (ritchel) over Dry Run

GoodPosted for load

Finney County, Kansas · 10.0N 2.0W of Holcomb · Structure no. 000000000280150

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1657 (ritchel) over Dry Run is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 1657 (ritchel) over Dry Run in Finney County, Kansas. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 36 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 1657 (ritchel)
CrossesDry Run
Location10.0N 2.0W of Holcomb
RouteCounty Highway 1657
CountyFinney County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.13016, -101.02986
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating15.4 US tons
Inventory rating9.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2022)
Projected traffic36 by 2041
Trucks15%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$430,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 1657 (ritchel) over Dry Run built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1657 (ritchel) over Dry Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 1657 (ritchel) over Dry Run carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Rs 1657 (ritchel) over Dry Run?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1657 (ritchel) over Dry Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.