NW 70 Ave. M.0-7.5 over S. Fork Ninnescah River
FairPosted for loadKingman County, Kansas · 7.0W of Kingman · Structure no. 000480721006245
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old, rebuilt 2021
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 324 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
NW 70 Ave. M.0-7.5 over S. Fork Ninnescah River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NW 70 Ave. M.0-7.5 over S. Fork Ninnescah River in Kingman County, Kansas. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 54 years old, older 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12 by 2043. The structure is 324 ft (98.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NW 70 Ave. M.0-7.5 over S. Fork Ninnescah River built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.
What condition is NW 70 Ave. M.0-7.5 over S. Fork Ninnescah River 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 January 2023.
How much traffic does NW 70 Ave. M.0-7.5 over S. Fork Ninnescah River carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is NW 70 Ave. M.0-7.5 over S. Fork Ninnescah River?
The structure is 324 ft (98.9 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns NW 70 Ave. M.0-7.5 over S. Fork Ninnescah River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.