NW 140 A. F.0-6.8 over S. Fork Ninnescah River
PoorPosted for loadKingman County, Kansas · 0.2N 3.0E of Cunningham · Structure no. 000480707006228
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old, rebuilt 1981
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 266 ft
- 12 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 80
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
NW 140 A. F.0-6.8 over S. Fork Ninnescah River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NW 140 A. F.0-6.8 over S. Fork Ninnescah River in Kingman County, Kansas. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 51 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 80 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 96 by 2043. The structure is 266 ft (81 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NW 140 A. F.0-6.8 over S. Fork Ninnescah River built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.
What condition is NW 140 A. F.0-6.8 over S. Fork Ninnescah River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.
How much traffic does NW 140 A. F.0-6.8 over S. Fork Ninnescah River carry?
About 80 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is NW 140 A. F.0-6.8 over S. Fork Ninnescah River?
The structure is 266 ft (81 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns NW 140 A. F.0-6.8 over S. Fork Ninnescah River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.