US Bridges

Cty RD 70 (33-V.1) over Fall River

Fair

Greenwood County, Kansas · 6.0N 6.9W of Fall River · Structure no. 000370949106160

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
182 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
44
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cty RD 70 (33-V.1) over Fall River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cty RD 70 (33-V.1) over Fall River in Greenwood County, Kansas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 5 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 44 vehicles a day, projected to reach 44 by 2043. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesCty RD 70 (33-V.1)
CrossesFall River
Location6.0N 6.9W of Fall River
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGreenwood County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.70739, -96.13972
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.9 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length182 ft (55.5 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44 (2006)
Projected traffic44 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 Cty RD 70 (33-V.1) over Fall River built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cty RD 70 (33-V.1) over Fall 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Cty RD 70 (33-V.1) over Fall River carry?

About 44 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Cty RD 70 (33-V.1) over Fall River?

The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Cty RD 70 (33-V.1) over Fall River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.