US Bridges

Pleasant VAL.23.05 over Trib. N. Fork Ninnescah

Fair

Reno County, Kansas · 1.0S 4.1W of Castleton · Structure no. 000780741105960

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
70 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pleasant VAL.23.05 over Trib. N. Fork Ninnescah is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pleasant VAL.23.05 over Trib. N. Fork Ninnescah in Reno County, Kansas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 14 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15 by 2044. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPleasant VAL.23.05
CrossesTrib. N. Fork Ninnescah
Location1.0S 4.1W of Castleton
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyReno County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.85385, -98.06793
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.6 US tons
Inventory rating24.9 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 width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14 (2021)
Projected traffic15 by 2044
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 Pleasant VAL.23.05 over Trib. N. Fork Ninnescah built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pleasant VAL.23.05 over Trib. N. Fork Ninnescah 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 Pleasant VAL.23.05 over Trib. N. Fork Ninnescah carry?

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

How long is Pleasant VAL.23.05 over Trib. N. Fork Ninnescah?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Pleasant VAL.23.05 over Trib. N. Fork Ninnescah?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.