US Bridges

Parallel RD.31.50 over N. Fork Ninnescah River

Good

Reno County, Kansas · 3.0N 5.5E Pretty Prairie · Structure no. 000000000780530

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
415 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
170
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Parallel RD.31.50 over N. Fork Ninnescah River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Parallel RD.31.50 over N. Fork Ninnescah River in Reno County, Kansas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 170 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 205 by 2046. The structure is 415 ft (126.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesParallel RD.31.50
CrossesN. Fork Ninnescah River
Location3.0N 5.5E Pretty Prairie
RouteCounty Highway 558
StateKansas
Coordinates37.82604, -97.90816
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 inspectionJuly 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length415 ft (126.5 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic170 (2021)
Projected traffic205 by 2046
Trucks10%
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 Parallel RD.31.50 over N. Fork Ninnescah River built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Parallel RD.31.50 over N. 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Parallel RD.31.50 over N. Fork Ninnescah River carry?

About 170 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Parallel RD.31.50 over N. Fork Ninnescah River?

The structure is 415 ft (126.5 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Parallel RD.31.50 over N. Fork Ninnescah River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.