US Bridges

Rs 243 Z Road over Arkansas River

Fair

Kearny County, Kansas · 0.5S of Deerfield · Structure no. 000000000470030

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
362 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
850
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 243 Z Road over Arkansas River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Rs 243 Z Road over Arkansas River in Kearny County, Kansas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 6 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 850 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2041. The structure is 362 ft (110.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 243 Z Road
CrossesArkansas River
Location0.5S of Deerfield
RouteCounty Highway 243
CountyKearny County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.96994, -101.12894
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadHS 20
Structure length362 ft (110.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 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 traffic850 (2022)
Projected traffic800 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 243 Z Road over Arkansas River built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 243 Z Road over Arkansas 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 243 Z Road over Arkansas River carry?

About 850 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 243 Z Road over Arkansas River?

The structure is 362 ft (110.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 243 Z Road over Arkansas River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.