US Bridges

SE 25 Ave over Ninnescah River

Good

Pratt County, Kansas · 2.74 MI NE US-281 · Structure no. 999906400760241

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
333 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,005
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SE 25 Ave over Ninnescah River is a concrete continuous slab carrying SE 25 Ave over Ninnescah River in Pratt County, Kansas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 1,005 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,205 by 2046. The structure is 333 ft (101.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSE 25 Ave
CrossesNinnescah River
Location2.74 MI NE US-281
RouteCounty Highway 64
StateKansas
Coordinates37.63408, -98.69346
Functional classUrban 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length333 ft (101.4 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,005 (2021)
Projected traffic1,205 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 SE 25 Ave over Ninnescah River built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is SE 25 Ave over 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 SE 25 Ave over Ninnescah River carry?

About 1,005 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SE 25 Ave over Ninnescah River?

The structure is 333 ft (101.4 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SE 25 Ave over Ninnescah River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.