US Bridges

Rs 285 - Road 6.5 over Arkansas River

Good

Gray County, Kansas · 1.0S of Charleston · Structure no. 00000000035B050

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
602 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
146
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 285 - Road 6.5 over Arkansas River is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 285 - Road 6.5 over Arkansas River in Gray County, Kansas. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 146 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,042 by 2042. The structure is 602 ft (183.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 285 - Road 6.5
CrossesArkansas River
Location1.0S of Charleston
RouteCounty Highway 285
CountyGray County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.85106, -100.56511
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHL 93
Structure length602 ft (183.4 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.4 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 traffic146 (2018)
Projected traffic2,042 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 285 - Road 6.5 over Arkansas River built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 285 - Road 6.5 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does Rs 285 - Road 6.5 over Arkansas River carry?

About 146 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Rs 285 - Road 6.5 over Arkansas River?

The structure is 602 ft (183.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 285 - Road 6.5 over Arkansas River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.