US Bridges

Rs 359 NW 170 Ave over S. Fork Ninnescah River

Good

Kingman County, Kansas · 1.5N of Cunningham · Structure no. 000000000480220

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
483 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
470
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 359 NW 170 Ave over S. Fork Ninnescah River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 359 NW 170 Ave over S. Fork Ninnescah River in Kingman County, Kansas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 470 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 780 by 2043. The structure is 483 ft (147.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRs 359 NW 170 Ave
CrossesS. Fork Ninnescah River
Location1.5N of Cunningham
RouteCounty Highway 359
StateKansas
Coordinates37.66696, -98.42836
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating94.2 US tons
Inventory rating56.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length483 ft (147.2 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic470 (2021)
Projected traffic780 by 2043
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 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 359 NW 170 Ave over S. Fork Ninnescah River built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 359 NW 170 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 359 NW 170 Ave over S. Fork Ninnescah River carry?

About 470 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 359 NW 170 Ave over S. Fork Ninnescah River?

The structure is 483 ft (147.2 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 359 NW 170 Ave over S. Fork Ninnescah River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.