US Bridges

Rs 944 - 102 RD over Arkansas River

GoodPosted for load

Ford County, Kansas · 8.0W of Dodge City · Structure no. 000000000290170

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
423 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
490
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 944 - 102 RD over Arkansas River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 944 - 102 RD over Arkansas River in Ford County, Kansas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 490 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 775 by 2043. The structure is 423 ft (128.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 944 - 102 RD
CrossesArkansas River
Location8.0W of Dodge City
RouteCounty Highway 944
CountyFord County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.77669, -100.17914
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating35.8 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length423 ft (128.8 m)
Longest span56 ft (17 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic490 (2022)
Projected traffic775 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 944 - 102 RD over Arkansas River built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 944 - 102 RD over Arkansas River 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 944 - 102 RD over Arkansas River carry?

About 490 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Rs 944 - 102 RD over Arkansas River?

The structure is 423 ft (128.8 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 944 - 102 RD over Arkansas River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.