US Bridges

Peace RD.14.70 over N. Fork Ninnescah River

Good

Reno County, Kansas · 1.7W 2.4S of Abbyville · Structure no. 000780723005844

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
202 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
14
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Peace RD.14.70 over N. Fork Ninnescah River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Peace RD.14.70 over N. Fork Ninnescah River in Reno County, Kansas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 14 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15 by 2046. The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPeace RD.14.70
CrossesN. Fork Ninnescah River
Location1.7W 2.4S of Abbyville
RouteCounty Highway 7814
CountyReno County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.93712, -98.23354
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.7 US tons
Inventory rating25.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length202 ft (61.6 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14 (2021)
Projected traffic15 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 Peace RD.14.70 over N. Fork Ninnescah River built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Peace RD.14.70 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 Peace RD.14.70 over N. Fork Ninnescah River carry?

About 14 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Peace RD.14.70 over N. Fork Ninnescah River?

The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Peace RD.14.70 over N. Fork Ninnescah River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.