US Bridges

Rs 370 (rd N) over Trib. N. Fk. Walnut Ck.

Good

Ness County, Kansas · 5.0W 0.5N of Ness City · Structure no. 00000000068B500

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
75
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 370 (rd N) over Trib. N. Fk. Walnut Ck. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 370 (rd N) over Trib. N. Fk. Walnut Ck. in Ness County, Kansas. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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.

It carries about 75 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 370 (rd N)
CrossesTrib. N. Fk. Walnut Ck.
Location5.0W 0.5N of Ness City
RouteCounty Highway 370
CountyNess County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.45599, -99.99072
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating50 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2022)
Projected traffic80 by 2043
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 Rs 370 (rd N) over Trib. N. Fk. Walnut Ck. built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 370 (rd N) over Trib. N. Fk. Walnut 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 Rs 370 (rd N) over Trib. N. Fk. Walnut Ck. carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 370 (rd N) over Trib. N. Fk. Walnut Ck.?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 370 (rd N) over Trib. N. Fk. Walnut Ck.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.