Fountain GR.23.15 over Drain
PoorPosted for loadReno County, Kansas · 2.0S 4.9W of Castleton · Structure no. 000780741105980
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 77 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Fountain GR.23.15 over Drain is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fountain GR.23.15 over Drain in Reno County, Kansas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10 by 2046. The structure is 77 ft (23.6 m) long and 24 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 Fountain GR.23.15 over Drain built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is Fountain GR.23.15 over Drain 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 Fountain GR.23.15 over Drain carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Fountain GR.23.15 over Drain?
The structure is 77 ft (23.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Fountain GR.23.15 over Drain?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.