US Bridges

SE 10 St. W.3-8.0 over S. Fork Ninnescah River

Fair

Kingman County, Kansas · 3.0E of Kingman · Structure no. 000480741306260

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
298 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SE 10 St. W.3-8.0 over S. Fork Ninnescah River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SE 10 St. W.3-8.0 over S. Fork Ninnescah River in Kingman County, Kansas. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 57 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 80 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 95 by 2024. The structure is 298 ft (90.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSE 10 St. W.3-8.0
CrossesS. Fork Ninnescah River
Location3.0E of Kingman
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKingman County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.63297, -98.05931
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadHL 93
Structure length298 ft (90.7 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2021)
Projected traffic95 by 2024
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SE 10 St. W.3-8.0 over S. Fork Ninnescah River built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is SE 10 St. W.3-8.0 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 2024.

How much traffic does SE 10 St. W.3-8.0 over S. Fork Ninnescah River carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SE 10 St. W.3-8.0 over S. Fork Ninnescah River?

The structure is 298 ft (90.7 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns SE 10 St. W.3-8.0 over S. Fork Ninnescah River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.