US Bridges

Local Rd. X over Amazon Ditch

FairPosted for load

Kearny County, Kansas · 2.5N 2.5W of Deerfield · Structure no. 000470401005728

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Rd. X over Amazon Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local Rd. X over Amazon Ditch in Kearny County, Kansas. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal Rd. X
CrossesAmazon Ditch
Location2.5N 2.5W of Deerfield
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKearny County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.01953, -101.17611
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating34.4 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2018)
Projected traffic35 by 2041
Trucks5%
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 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 Local Rd. X over Amazon Ditch built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local Rd. X over 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 Local Rd. X over Amazon Ditch carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Local Rd. X over Amazon Ditch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Local Rd. X over Amazon Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.