US Bridges

Rs 443 Plum Ave. over Little Arkansas River

Fair

McPherson County, Kansas · 0.8W 6.9S of Windom · Structure no. 000000000590240

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
168 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,025
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 443 Plum Ave. over Little Arkansas River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 443 Plum Ave. over Little Arkansas River in McPherson County, Kansas. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 50 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.

It carries about 1,025 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2040. The structure is 168 ft (51.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 443 Plum Ave.
CrossesLittle Arkansas River
Location0.8W 6.9S of Windom
RouteCounty Highway 443
CountyMcPherson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.28168, -97.92509
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 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 rating45.2 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length168 ft (51.3 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,025 (2020)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 443 Plum Ave. over Little Arkansas River built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is Rs 443 Plum Ave. over Little Arkansas 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 443 Plum Ave. over Little Arkansas River carry?

About 1,025 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Rs 443 Plum Ave. over Little Arkansas River?

The structure is 168 ft (51.3 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 443 Plum Ave. over Little Arkansas River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.