US Bridges

Marshall Rd-Rs 796 over Trib to Arkansas River

Fair

Ford County, Kansas · 6.2W of Dodge City · Structure no. 000000000290165

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Marshall Rd-Rs 796 over Trib to Arkansas River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Marshall Rd-Rs 796 over Trib to Arkansas River in Ford County, Kansas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 325 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesMarshall Rd-Rs 796
CrossesTrib to Arkansas River
Location6.2W of Dodge City
RouteCounty Highway 796
CountyFord County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.73686, -100.12586
Functional classRural Major 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
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 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating79.1 US tons
Inventory rating47.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span23 ft (7.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2022)
Projected traffic325 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Marshall Rd-Rs 796 over Trib to Arkansas River built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Marshall Rd-Rs 796 over Trib to Arkansas River 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 Marshall Rd-Rs 796 over Trib to Arkansas River carry?

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

How long is Marshall Rd-Rs 796 over Trib to Arkansas River?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Marshall Rd-Rs 796 over Trib to Arkansas River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.