US Bridges

Sideroad Right over S F Ninnescah Riv Drg

Good

Kingman County, Kansas · 11.00 MI E Pr Coln Sdrd S · Structure no. 999905400480061

Built
1942
83 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
28
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sideroad Right over S F Ninnescah Riv Drg is a concrete culvert carrying Sideroad Right over S F Ninnescah Riv Drg in Kingman County, Kansas. It was built in 1942 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 83 years old, older 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 28 vehicles a day. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSideroad Right
CrossesS F Ninnescah Riv Drg
Location11.00 MI E Pr Coln Sdrd S
RouteCounty Highway 72
StateKansas
Coordinates37.645, -98.26417
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width69 ft (21 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28 (2023)
Projected traffic—
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
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 Sideroad Right over S F Ninnescah Riv Drg built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is Sideroad Right over S F Ninnescah Riv Drg 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Sideroad Right over S F Ninnescah Riv Drg carry?

About 28 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Sideroad Right over S F Ninnescah Riv Drg?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns Sideroad Right over S F Ninnescah Riv Drg?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.