Lerado RD 15.05 over Ninnescah River
PoorPosted for loadReno County, Kansas · 1.0E 1.9S of Plevna · Structure no. 000780717005828
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 150 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 18
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lerado RD 15.05 over Ninnescah River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lerado RD 15.05 over Ninnescah River in Reno County, Kansas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 18 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 20 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).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lerado RD 15.05 over Ninnescah River built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lerado RD 15.05 over 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 Lerado RD 15.05 over Ninnescah River carry?
About 18 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Lerado RD 15.05 over 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 Lerado RD 15.05 over Ninnescah River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.