Riverton RD.8.70 over Trib N Fk Ninnescah Riv
PoorReno County, Kansas · 4.2N 2.6W Pretty Prairie · Structure no. 000780741005963
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Riverton RD.8.70 over Trib N Fk Ninnescah Riv is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Riverton RD.8.70 over Trib N Fk Ninnescah Riv in Reno County, Kansas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.
It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10 by 2046. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).
Location
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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 Riverton RD.8.70 over Trib N Fk Ninnescah Riv built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is Riverton RD.8.70 over Trib N Fk Ninnescah Riv 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.8.70 over Trib N Fk Ninnescah Riv carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Riverton RD.8.70 over Trib N Fk Ninnescah Riv?
The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Riverton RD.8.70 over Trib N Fk Ninnescah Riv?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.