US Bridges

Rs 294 (rd a A) over Great Eastern Ditch

Fair

Kearny County, Kansas · 1.0N.E. of Deerfield · Structure no. 000000000470090

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 294 (rd a A) over Great Eastern Ditch is a concrete slab carrying Rs 294 (rd a A) over Great Eastern Ditch in Kearny County, Kansas. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 years old, older 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 275 by 2041. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 294 (rd a A)
CrossesGreat Eastern Ditch
Location1.0N.E. of Deerfield
RouteCounty Highway 294
CountyKearny County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.99019, -101.12117
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating82.2 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2022)
Projected traffic275 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 294 (rd a A) over Great Eastern Ditch built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 294 (rd a A) over Great Eastern Ditch 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 294 (rd a A) over Great Eastern Ditch carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 294 (rd a A) over Great Eastern Ditch?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 294 (rd a A) over Great Eastern Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.