US Bridges

Broadacres RD.9.65 over Ninnescah River

Good

Reno County, Kansas · 0.5W 0.5S of Castleton · Structure no. 000780751005944

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
244 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
69
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Broadacres RD.9.65 over Ninnescah River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Broadacres RD.9.65 over Ninnescah River 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 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 69 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 85 by 2046. The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesBroadacres RD.9.65
CrossesNinnescah River
Location0.5W 0.5S of Castleton
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.86333, -97.97705
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than 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 rating63.5 US tons
Inventory rating38.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length244 ft (74.4 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic69 (2021)
Projected traffic85 by 2046
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Broadacres RD.9.65 over Ninnescah River built?

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

What condition is Broadacres RD.9.65 over Ninnescah River 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 Broadacres RD.9.65 over Ninnescah River carry?

About 69 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Broadacres RD.9.65 over Ninnescah River?

The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Broadacres RD.9.65 over Ninnescah River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.