Riverton RD.8.95 over Drain to Ninnescah River
PoorPosted for loadReno County, Kansas · 2.4W 4.6N Pretty Prairie · Structure no. 000780741005961
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 40 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Riverton RD.8.95 over Drain to Ninnescah River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Riverton RD.8.95 over Drain to Ninnescah River in Reno County, Kansas. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 years old, older 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 14 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15 by 2044. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long and 20 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Riverton RD.8.95 over Drain to Ninnescah River built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.
What condition is Riverton RD.8.95 over Drain to 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 Riverton RD.8.95 over Drain to Ninnescah River carry?
About 14 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Riverton RD.8.95 over Drain to Ninnescah River?
The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Riverton RD.8.95 over Drain to Ninnescah River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.