US Bridges

Lake Cable 17.20 over Trib N Fk Ninnescah Rv

Fair

Reno County, Kansas · 1.0N of Arlington · Structure no. 000780729205880

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lake Cable 17.20 over Trib N Fk Ninnescah Rv is a steel culvert carrying Lake Cable 17.20 over Trib N Fk Ninnescah Rv in Reno County, Kansas. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2046. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLake Cable 17.20
CrossesTrib N Fk Ninnescah Rv
Location1.0N of Arlington
RouteCounty Highway 1706
CountyReno County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.91215, -98.17431
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2021)
Projected traffic35 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Lake Cable 17.20 over Trib N Fk Ninnescah Rv built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lake Cable 17.20 over Trib N Fk Ninnescah Rv 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 Lake Cable 17.20 over Trib N Fk Ninnescah Rv carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Lake Cable 17.20 over Trib N Fk Ninnescah Rv?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Lake Cable 17.20 over Trib N Fk Ninnescah Rv?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.