US Bridges

Rs 2201 Rucker Rd. over Price Ravine

Good

Geary County, Kansas · W. Edge of Junction City · Structure no. 000000000310030

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
79 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,005
2004 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 2201 Rucker Rd. over Price Ravine is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 2201 Rucker Rd. over Price Ravine in Geary County, Kansas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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.

It carries about 2,005 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,100 by 2041. The structure is 79 ft (24 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRs 2201 Rucker Rd.
CrossesPrice Ravine
LocationW. Edge of Junction City
RouteCity Street 2201
StateKansas
Coordinates39.0326, -96.85787
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating82.3 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length79 ft (24 m)
Longest span75 ft (23 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,005 (2004)
Projected traffic2,100 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 2201 Rucker Rd. over Price Ravine built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 2201 Rucker Rd. over Price Ravine 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Rs 2201 Rucker Rd. over Price Ravine carry?

About 2,005 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 2201 Rucker Rd. over Price Ravine?

The structure is 79 ft (24 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (23 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 2201 Rucker Rd. over Price Ravine?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.