Valley Pride 17.30 over Drain
PoorPosted for loadReno County, Kansas · 2.5S of S. Hutchinson · Structure no. 000780753005787
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 34
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Valley Pride 17.30 over Drain is a concrete channel beam carrying Valley Pride 17.30 over Drain in Reno County, Kansas. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 34 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2046. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Valley Pride 17.30 over Drain built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is Valley Pride 17.30 over Drain in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does Valley Pride 17.30 over Drain carry?
About 34 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Valley Pride 17.30 over Drain?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Valley Pride 17.30 over Drain?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.