US Bridges

Local SYLV7030 over N. Fork Ninnescah River

FairPosted for load

Reno County, Kansas · 1.5E 0.4S of Sylvia · Structure no. 000780707005823

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
78 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
116
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local SYLV7030 over N. Fork Ninnescah River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local SYLV7030 over N. Fork Ninnescah River in Reno County, Kansas. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 60 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 116 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2046. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal SYLV7030
CrossesN. Fork Ninnescah River
Location1.5E 0.4S of Sylvia
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyReno County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.95124, -98.38067
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 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 evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating10.4 US tons
Inventory rating7.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic116 (2021)
Projected traffic140 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$410,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local SYLV7030 over N. Fork Ninnescah River built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is Local SYLV7030 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 Local SYLV7030 over N. Fork Ninnescah River carry?

About 116 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Local SYLV7030 over N. Fork Ninnescah River?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Local SYLV7030 over N. Fork Ninnescah River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.