US Bridges

Rs 796 (marshall) over Trib. to Arkansas Riv.

Fair

Ford County, Kansas · 1.0W of Dodge City · Structure no. 000000000290160

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 796 (marshall) over Trib. to Arkansas Riv. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 796 (marshall) over Trib. to Arkansas Riv. in Ford County, Kansas. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 324 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 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 796 (marshall)
CrossesTrib. to Arkansas Riv.
Location1.0W of Dodge City
RouteCounty Highway 796
CountyFord County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.73661, -100.05581
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2022)
Projected traffic324 by 2043
Trucks10%
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 Rs 796 (marshall) over Trib. to Arkansas Riv. built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 796 (marshall) over Trib. to Arkansas Riv. 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 796 (marshall) over Trib. to Arkansas Riv. carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 796 (marshall) over Trib. to Arkansas Riv.?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 796 (marshall) over Trib. to Arkansas Riv.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.