US Bridges

RD 210 over N. Fk. Alexander Dry Ck.

Good

Ness County, Kansas · 8.0N 3.0E of Bazine · Structure no. 000000000680470

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
117 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

RD 210 over N. Fk. Alexander Dry Ck. is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying RD 210 over N. Fk. Alexander Dry Ck. in Ness County, Kansas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2041. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRD 210
CrossesN. Fk. Alexander Dry Ck.
Location8.0N 3.0E of Bazine
RouteCounty Highway 367
CountyNess County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.56753, -99.64756
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length117 ft (35.7 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 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 traffic30 (2018)
Projected traffic35 by 2041
Trucks10%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RD 210 over N. Fk. Alexander Dry Ck. built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is RD 210 over N. Fk. Alexander Dry Ck. 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does RD 210 over N. Fk. Alexander Dry Ck. carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is RD 210 over N. Fk. Alexander Dry Ck.?

The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns RD 210 over N. Fk. Alexander Dry Ck.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.