US Bridges

Longview RD.9.55 over Ninnescah River

FairPosted for load

Reno County, Kansas · 1.0S of Plevna · Structure no. 000780713505820

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
58 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
24
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Longview RD.9.55 over Ninnescah River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Longview RD.9.55 over Ninnescah River in Reno County, Kansas. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 5 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 24 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2046. The structure is 58 ft (17.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLongview RD.9.55
CrossesNinnescah River
Location1.0S of Plevna
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.95543, -98.31465
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 rating9.8 US tons
Inventory rating6.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length58 ft (17.8 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24 (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$390,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Longview RD.9.55 over Ninnescah River built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Longview RD.9.55 over 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 Longview RD.9.55 over Ninnescah River carry?

About 24 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Longview RD.9.55 over Ninnescah River?

The structure is 58 ft (17.8 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Longview RD.9.55 over Ninnescah River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.