US Bridges

SW 30 ST over S. Fork Ninnescah River

Good

Pratt County, Kansas · 1.8S 3.2W of Pratt · Structure no. 000760659706280

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW 30 ST over S. Fork Ninnescah River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SW 30 ST over S. Fork Ninnescah River in Pratt County, Kansas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2046. The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSW 30 ST
CrossesS. Fork Ninnescah River
Location1.8S 3.2W of Pratt
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.61581, -98.79839
Functional classRural Minor 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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating34.9 US tons
Inventory rating20.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length54 ft (16.6 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2021)
Projected traffic180 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 SW 30 ST over S. Fork Ninnescah River built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is SW 30 ST 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 SW 30 ST over S. Fork Ninnescah River carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SW 30 ST over S. Fork Ninnescah River?

The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SW 30 ST over S. Fork Ninnescah River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.