US Bridges

X.5 Road over Drainage Canal

Good

Rawlins County, Kansas · 0.25E of Herndon · Structure no. 000770451903125

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
68 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

X.5 Road over Drainage Canal is a concrete slab carrying X.5 Road over Drainage Canal in Rawlins County, Kansas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 220 by 2044. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesX.5 Road
CrossesDrainage Canal
Location0.25E of Herndon
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRawlins County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.90872, -100.77944
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2020)
Projected traffic220 by 2044
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was X.5 Road over Drainage Canal built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is X.5 Road over Drainage Canal 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 X.5 Road over Drainage Canal carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is X.5 Road over Drainage Canal?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns X.5 Road over Drainage Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.