US Bridges

Netherlan RD over N. Fork Ninnescah River

FairPosted for load

Reno County, Kansas · 0.5E 1.0S of Sylvia · Structure no. 000780705005829

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
39 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
21
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Netherlan RD over N. Fork Ninnescah River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Netherlan RD over N. Fork Ninnescah River in Reno County, Kansas. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 63 years old, older 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 21 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2046. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNetherlan RD
CrossesN. Fork Ninnescah River
Location0.5E 1.0S of Sylvia
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.94164, -98.39917
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 rating10.3 US tons
Inventory rating6.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.8 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.7 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21 (2021)
Projected traffic25 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$260,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Netherlan RD over N. Fork Ninnescah River built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is Netherlan RD 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 Netherlan RD over N. Fork Ninnescah River carry?

About 21 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Netherlan RD over N. Fork Ninnescah River?

The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.7 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Netherlan RD over N. Fork Ninnescah River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.