US Bridges

Rs 33 - SW 50 Ave over S. Fork Ninnescah River

Good

Pratt County, Kansas · 4.9N of Coats · Structure no. 000000000760020

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
112 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
195
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 33 - SW 50 Ave over S. Fork Ninnescah River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 33 - SW 50 Ave over S. Fork Ninnescah River in Pratt County, Kansas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 195 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 235 by 2046. The structure is 112 ft (34 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRs 33 - SW 50 Ave
CrossesS. Fork Ninnescah River
Location4.9N of Coats
RouteCounty Highway 33
StateKansas
Coordinates37.584, -98.83097
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 2024
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length112 ft (34 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic195 (2021)
Projected traffic235 by 2046
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 33 - SW 50 Ave over S. Fork Ninnescah River built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 33 - SW 50 Ave over S. Fork Ninnescah 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 33 - SW 50 Ave over S. Fork Ninnescah River carry?

About 195 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 33 - SW 50 Ave over S. Fork Ninnescah River?

The structure is 112 ft (34 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 33 - SW 50 Ave over S. Fork Ninnescah River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.