Arapaho Rd. over Little Arkansas River
GoodPosted for loadMcPherson County, Kansas · 3.0S 4.8W of Inman · Structure no. 000590763205500
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 219 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Arapaho Rd. over Little Arkansas River is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Arapaho Rd. over Little Arkansas River in McPherson County, Kansas. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, younger 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 40 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2040. The structure is 219 ft (66.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Arapaho Rd. over Little Arkansas River built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is Arapaho Rd. over Little Arkansas River 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Arapaho Rd. over Little Arkansas River carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Arapaho Rd. over Little Arkansas River?
The structure is 219 ft (66.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Arapaho Rd. over Little Arkansas River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.