US Bridges

Morgan AVE.25.99 over Drain

FairPosted for load

Reno County, Kansas · 2.1N 4.2E of Partridge · Structure no. 000780745905761

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
129
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Morgan AVE.25.99 over Drain is a concrete continuous slab carrying Morgan AVE.25.99 over Drain in Reno County, Kansas. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 129 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 155 by 2046. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMorgan AVE.25.99
CrossesDrain
Location2.1N 4.2E of Partridge
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyReno County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.99918, -98.01431
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27.2 US tons
Inventory rating16.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.4 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic129 (2021)
Projected traffic155 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Morgan AVE.25.99 over Drain built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Morgan AVE.25.99 over Drain 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 Morgan AVE.25.99 over Drain carry?

About 129 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Morgan AVE.25.99 over Drain?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Morgan AVE.25.99 over Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.