US Bridges

Rs 556 5902840 over Trib to N. Fk. Ninnescah

Good

Reno County, Kansas · 10.3E of Arlington · Structure no. 000000000780390

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
595
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 556 5902840 over Trib to N. Fk. Ninnescah is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 556 5902840 over Trib to N. Fk. Ninnescah in Reno County, Kansas. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 595 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 715 by 2046. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 556 5902840
CrossesTrib to N. Fk. Ninnescah
Location10.3E of Arlington
RouteCounty Highway 556
CountyReno County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.89776, -97.9693
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27.8 US tons
Inventory rating16.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic595 (2021)
Projected traffic715 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 556 5902840 over Trib to N. Fk. Ninnescah built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 556 5902840 over Trib to N. Fk. Ninnescah 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 556 5902840 over Trib to N. Fk. Ninnescah carry?

About 595 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 556 5902840 over Trib to N. Fk. Ninnescah?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 556 5902840 over Trib to N. Fk. Ninnescah?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.