US Bridges

Brownlee Road over N. Fork Ninnescah River

FairPosted for load

Reno County, Kansas · 1.5W 2.2S of Sylvia · Structure no. 000780701005861

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brownlee Road over N. Fork Ninnescah River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Brownlee Road over N. Fork Ninnescah River in Reno County, Kansas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 13 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15 by 2046. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBrownlee Road
CrossesN. Fork Ninnescah River
Location1.5W 2.2S of Sylvia
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyReno County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.92578, -98.43551
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating17.7 US tons
Inventory rating13.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13 (2021)
Projected traffic15 by 2046
Trucks5%
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 Brownlee Road over N. Fork Ninnescah River built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brownlee Road over N. Fork Ninnescah 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 Brownlee Road over N. Fork Ninnescah River carry?

About 13 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Brownlee Road over N. Fork Ninnescah River?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Brownlee Road over N. Fork Ninnescah River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.