US Bridges

US-50 HWY over Little Arkansas River

Good

Harvey County, Kansas · 8.74 MI E Reno Coln · Structure no. 999905000400771

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
303 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,432
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-50 HWY over Little Arkansas River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-50 HWY over Little Arkansas River in Harvey County, Kansas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 4,432 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,800 by 2044. The structure is 303 ft (92.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS-50 HWY
CrossesLittle Arkansas River
Location8.74 MI E Reno Coln
RouteU.S. Route 50
StateKansas
Coordinates38.02833, -97.54111
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length303 ft (92.4 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,432 (2023)
Projected traffic4,800 by 2044
Trucks32%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US-50 HWY over Little Arkansas River built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-50 HWY over Little 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US-50 HWY over Little Arkansas River carry?

About 4,432 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.

How long is US-50 HWY over Little Arkansas River?

The structure is 303 ft (92.4 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US-50 HWY over Little Arkansas River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.