US Bridges

Rs 303 SE 100 Ave over S. Fork Ninnescah River

GoodPosted for load

Kingman County, Kansas · 1.5S of Murdock · Structure no. 000000000480160

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
567 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
215
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 303 SE 100 Ave over S. Fork Ninnescah River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Rs 303 SE 100 Ave over S. Fork Ninnescah River in Kingman County, Kansas. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 215 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2043. The structure is 567 ft (172.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 303 SE 100 Ave
CrossesS. Fork Ninnescah River
Location1.5S of Murdock
RouteCounty Highway 303
CountyKingman County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.58689, -97.93571
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating88.7 US tons
Inventory rating53.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadH 15
Structure length567 ft (172.8 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic215 (2021)
Projected traffic160 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 303 SE 100 Ave over S. Fork Ninnescah River built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 303 SE 100 Ave over S. Fork Ninnescah 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 303 SE 100 Ave over S. Fork Ninnescah River carry?

About 215 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 303 SE 100 Ave over S. Fork Ninnescah River?

The structure is 567 ft (172.8 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 303 SE 100 Ave over S. Fork Ninnescah River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.