US Bridges

Jordan Sprgs RD over N. Fork Ninnescah River

PoorPosted for load

Reno County, Kansas · 0.6S 2.9W of Plevna · Structure no. 000780709005806

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
150 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
27
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jordan Sprgs RD over N. Fork Ninnescah River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jordan Sprgs RD over N. Fork Ninnescah River in Reno County, Kansas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 27 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2046. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesJordan Sprgs RD
CrossesN. Fork Ninnescah River
Location0.6S 2.9W of Plevna
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.96053, -98.36262
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.3 US tons
Inventory rating22.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27 (2021)
Projected traffic30 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$1,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jordan Sprgs RD over N. Fork Ninnescah River built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jordan Sprgs RD over N. Fork Ninnescah River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Jordan Sprgs RD over N. Fork Ninnescah River carry?

About 27 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Jordan Sprgs RD over N. Fork Ninnescah River?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Jordan Sprgs RD over N. Fork Ninnescah River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.