US Bridges

Dean RD.17.90 over Drain

Good

Reno County, Kansas · 1.0N 3.2E of Partridge · Structure no. 000780745005781

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
164
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dean RD.17.90 over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying Dean RD.17.90 over Drain in Reno County, Kansas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 164 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2046. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesDean RD.17.90
CrossesDrain
Location1.0N 3.2E of Partridge
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.98321, -98.03187
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.8 US tons
Inventory rating15.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic164 (2021)
Projected traffic200 by 2046
Trucks10%
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 Dean RD.17.90 over Drain built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dean RD.17.90 over Drain in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Dean RD.17.90 over Drain carry?

About 164 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Dean RD.17.90 over Drain?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Dean RD.17.90 over Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.