US Bridges

Pleasant VAL.28.02 over Trib. to Ninnescah River

FairPosted for load

Reno County, Kansas · 0.3W 1.0S of Castleton · Structure no. 000780751105960

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
47 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pleasant VAL.28.02 over Trib. to Ninnescah River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pleasant VAL.28.02 over Trib. to Ninnescah River 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 13 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15 by 2046. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesPleasant VAL.28.02
CrossesTrib. to Ninnescah River
Location0.3W 1.0S of Castleton
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.85383, -97.9759
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
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 rating17.7 US tons
Inventory rating13.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13 (2021)
Projected traffic15 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 Pleasant VAL.28.02 over Trib. to Ninnescah River built?

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

What condition is Pleasant VAL.28.02 over Trib. to Ninnescah River 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 Pleasant VAL.28.02 over Trib. to Ninnescah River carry?

About 13 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pleasant VAL.28.02 over Trib. to Ninnescah River?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Pleasant VAL.28.02 over Trib. to Ninnescah River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.