US Bridges

Rs 286 - M Road over Arkansas River

Good

Gray County, Kansas · S. Outskirts of Ingalls · Structure no. 00000000035B110

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
601 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
726
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 286 - M Road over Arkansas River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 286 - M Road over Arkansas River in Gray County, Kansas. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 726 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 870 by 2044. The structure is 601 ft (183.2 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 286 - M Road
CrossesArkansas River
LocationS. Outskirts of Ingalls
RouteCounty Highway 286
CountyGray County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.82289, -100.45853
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHL 93
Structure length601 ft (183.2 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 traffic726 (2022)
Projected traffic870 by 2044
Trucks10%
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 286 - M Road over Arkansas River built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 286 - M Road 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Rs 286 - M Road over Arkansas River carry?

About 726 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 286 - M Road over Arkansas River?

The structure is 601 ft (183.2 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 286 - M Road over Arkansas River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.