US Bridges

RD 40 over Guzzlers Gulch

GoodPosted for load

Ness County, Kansas · 4.0N CO Line 5.2W US-283 · Structure no. 000680531805320

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

RD 40 over Guzzlers Gulch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RD 40 over Guzzlers Gulch in Ness County, Kansas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 45 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesRD 40
CrossesGuzzlers Gulch
Location4.0N CO Line 5.2W US-283
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyNess County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.31994, -99.99074
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.3 US tons
Inventory rating24.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2018)
Projected traffic45 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 40 over Guzzlers Gulch built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is RD 40 over Guzzlers Gulch 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 40 over Guzzlers Gulch carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RD 40 over Guzzlers Gulch?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns RD 40 over Guzzlers Gulch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.