US Bridges

Saddle Side RD over Trib. to Arkansas River

Fair

Ford County, Kansas · 1.7E of Ford · Structure no. 000290557806245

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
45
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Saddle Side RD over Trib. to Arkansas River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Saddle Side RD over Trib. to Arkansas River in Ford County, Kansas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 45 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 54 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSaddle Side RD
CrossesTrib. to Arkansas River
Location1.7E of Ford
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFord County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.63858, -99.72292
Functional classRural Local

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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating76.4 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2018)
Projected traffic54 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Saddle Side RD over Trib. to Arkansas River built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Saddle Side RD 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 Saddle Side RD over Trib. to Arkansas River carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Saddle Side RD over Trib. to Arkansas River?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Saddle Side RD over Trib. to Arkansas River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.