US Bridges

Fountain GR.21.30 over Trib. to Ninnescah River

Fair

Reno County, Kansas · 3.7N 4.2W Pretty Prairie · Structure no. 000780737305980

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
70 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fountain GR.21.30 over Trib. to Ninnescah River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fountain GR.21.30 over Trib. to 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 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2046. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFountain GR.21.30
CrossesTrib. to Ninnescah River
Location3.7N 4.2W Pretty Prairie
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyReno County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.83946, -98.09962
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.3 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fountain GR.21.30 over Trib. to Ninnescah River built?

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

What condition is Fountain GR.21.30 over Trib. to 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 Fountain GR.21.30 over Trib. to Ninnescah River carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Fountain GR.21.30 over Trib. to Ninnescah River?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Fountain GR.21.30 over Trib. to Ninnescah River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.