US Bridges

Rs 2031 1103558 over Little Arkansas River

Fair

Reno County, Kansas · 0.8E of Medora · Structure no. 000000000781080

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
252 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,415
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 2031 1103558 over Little Arkansas River is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Rs 2031 1103558 over Little Arkansas River in Reno County, Kansas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 2,415 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,900 by 2046. The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 2031 1103558
CrossesLittle Arkansas River
Location0.8E of Medora
RouteCounty Highway 2031
CountyReno County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.14864, -97.83412
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length252 ft (76.8 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.7 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 traffic2,415 (2021)
Projected traffic2,900 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 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 Rs 2031 1103558 over Little Arkansas River built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 2031 1103558 over Little 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 Rs 2031 1103558 over Little Arkansas River carry?

About 2,415 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 2031 1103558 over Little Arkansas River?

The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 2031 1103558 over Little Arkansas River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.