US Bridges

Local Red Rock 5 over N. Fork Ninnescah River

Good

Reno County, Kansas · 1.2S 1.0E of Sylvia · Structure no. 000780705505840

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Red Rock 5 over N. Fork Ninnescah River is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Local Red Rock 5 over N. Fork Ninnescah River in Reno County, Kansas. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10 by 2046. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLocal Red Rock 5
CrossesN. Fork Ninnescah River
Location1.2S 1.0E of Sylvia
RouteCounty Highway 2268
StateKansas
Coordinates37.94106, -98.38786
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2021)
Projected traffic10 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 Local Red Rock 5 over N. Fork Ninnescah River built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local Red Rock 5 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 Local Red Rock 5 over N. Fork Ninnescah River carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Local Red Rock 5 over N. Fork Ninnescah River?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Local Red Rock 5 over N. Fork Ninnescah River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.