US Bridges

Sun City Rd. 28.15 over Trib to Cheney Rsrvr

Good

Reno County, Kansas · 0.2W 4.0S of Castleton · Structure no. 000780751206020

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sun City Rd. 28.15 over Trib to Cheney Rsrvr is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Sun City Rd. 28.15 over Trib to Cheney Rsrvr in Reno County, Kansas. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2046. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSun City Rd. 28.15
CrossesTrib to Cheney Rsrvr
Location0.2W 4.0S of Castleton
RouteCounty Highway 1979
StateKansas
Coordinates37.80677, -97.97046
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.2 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2021)
Projected traffic35 by 2046
Trucks2%
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 Sun City Rd. 28.15 over Trib to Cheney Rsrvr built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sun City Rd. 28.15 over Trib to Cheney Rsrvr 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 Sun City Rd. 28.15 over Trib to Cheney Rsrvr carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Sun City Rd. 28.15 over Trib to Cheney Rsrvr?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Sun City Rd. 28.15 over Trib to Cheney Rsrvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.