US Bridges

Reno (19-19.7) over Trib. to Wolf Creek

Fair

Franklin County, Kansas · 2.0S 0.7E of Le Loup · Structure no. 000301055704840

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
94 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Reno (19-19.7) over Trib. to Wolf Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Reno (19-19.7) over Trib. to Wolf Creek in Franklin County, Kansas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2043. The structure is 94 ft (28.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesReno (19-19.7)
CrossesTrib. to Wolf Creek
Location2.0S 0.7E of Le Loup
RouteCounty Highway 3024
CountyFranklin County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.66674, -95.1439
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionMay 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.2 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length94 ft (28.6 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2010)
Projected traffic40 by 2043
Trucks0%
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 Reno (19-19.7) over Trib. to Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Reno (19-19.7) over Trib. to Wolf Creek 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Reno (19-19.7) over Trib. to Wolf Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Reno (19-19.7) over Trib. to Wolf Creek?

The structure is 94 ft (28.6 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Reno (19-19.7) over Trib. to Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.