US Bridges

Boundary RD.26.80 over Drain

Fair

Reno County, Kansas · 1.0S 0.8E Pretty Prairie · Structure no. 000780747806080

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Boundary RD.26.80 over Drain is a concrete continuous slab carrying Boundary RD.26.80 over Drain in Reno County, Kansas. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10 by 2046. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBoundary RD.26.80
CrossesDrain
Location1.0S 0.8E Pretty Prairie
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyReno County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.76265, -97.99528
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.7 US tons
Inventory rating18.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2021)
Projected traffic10 by 2046
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 Boundary RD.26.80 over Drain built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Boundary RD.26.80 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 Boundary RD.26.80 over Drain carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Boundary RD.26.80 over Drain?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Boundary RD.26.80 over Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.