US Bridges

Private Ent-Lt over Ditch Drainage

Fair

Kingman County, Kansas · 2.17 MI N of U54/K14 JCT · Structure no. 999901700480741

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
—
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Private Ent-Lt over Ditch Drainage is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Private Ent-Lt over Ditch Drainage in Kingman County, Kansas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 22 ft wide.

CarriesPrivate Ent-Lt
CrossesDitch Drainage
Location2.17 MI N of U54/K14 JCT
StateKansas
Coordinates37.70056, -97.93639
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating11.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.5 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Private Ent-Lt over Ditch Drainage built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Private Ent-Lt over Ditch Drainage 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Private Ent-Lt over Ditch Drainage carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Private Ent-Lt over Ditch Drainage?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Private Ent-Lt over Ditch Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.