US Bridges

Rs 954 (rd 117) over Arkansas River

FairPosted for load

Ford County, Kansas · 4.7S 0.7W of Wright · Structure no. 000000000290220

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
622 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
870
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 954 (rd 117) over Arkansas River is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Rs 954 (rd 117) over Arkansas River in Ford County, Kansas. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 870 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 985 by 2043. The structure is 622 ft (189.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 954 (rd 117)
CrossesArkansas River
Location4.7S 0.7W of Wright
RouteCounty Highway 954
CountyFord County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.71325, -99.90641
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
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 statusPosted for load 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.7 US tons
Inventory rating29.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadH 20
Structure length622 ft (189.6 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.8 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 traffic870 (2022)
Projected traffic985 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 954 (rd 117) over Arkansas River built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 954 (rd 117) over 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 Rs 954 (rd 117) over Arkansas River carry?

About 870 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Rs 954 (rd 117) over Arkansas River?

The structure is 622 ft (189.6 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 954 (rd 117) over Arkansas River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.