US Bridges

Rs 2215(RIVER Rd) over Trib. to Amazon Ditch

FairPosted for load

Kearny County, Kansas · 4.0S 8.1W of Lakin · Structure no. 000000000470280

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 2215(RIVER Rd) over Trib. to Amazon Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 2215(RIVER Rd) over Trib. to Amazon Ditch 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 2215(RIVER Rd)
CrossesTrib. to Amazon Ditch
Location4.0S 8.1W of Lakin
RouteCounty Highway 2215
CountyKearny County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.88606, -101.39947
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.
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating28.4 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2022)
Projected traffic25 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 2215(RIVER Rd) over Trib. to Amazon Ditch built?

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

What condition is Rs 2215(RIVER Rd) over Trib. to Amazon 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 2215(RIVER Rd) over Trib. to Amazon Ditch carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 2215(RIVER Rd) over Trib. to Amazon Ditch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 2215(RIVER Rd) over Trib. to Amazon Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.