US Bridges

WORTHINGTON.13.52 over Arkansas River

Fair

Reno County, Kansas · 3.0E 1.0N of Haven · Structure no. 000000000780870

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
652 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
128
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

WORTHINGTON.13.52 over Arkansas River is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying WORTHINGTON.13.52 over Arkansas River in Reno County, Kansas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 128 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 155 by 2046. The structure is 652 ft (198.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesWORTHINGTON.13.52
CrossesArkansas River
Location3.0E 1.0N of Haven
RouteCounty Highway 671
CountyReno County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.92036, -97.72051
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating45.6 US tons
Inventory rating34.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadH 20
Structure length652 ft (198.7 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic128 (2021)
Projected traffic155 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 WORTHINGTON.13.52 over Arkansas River built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is WORTHINGTON.13.52 over Arkansas River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does WORTHINGTON.13.52 over Arkansas River carry?

About 128 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is WORTHINGTON.13.52 over Arkansas River?

The structure is 652 ft (198.7 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns WORTHINGTON.13.52 over Arkansas River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.