US Bridges

Sun City RD 29.25 over Drain

FairPosted for load

Reno County, Kansas · 0.8E 4.0S of Castleton · Structure no. 000780753306020

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
39 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sun City RD 29.25 over Drain is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sun City RD 29.25 over Drain in Reno County, Kansas. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 10 by 2046. The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSun City RD 29.25
CrossesDrain
Location0.8E 4.0S of Castleton
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.80699, -97.94997
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.
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 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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating19.7 US tons
Inventory rating13.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (12 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2021)
Projected traffic10 by 2046
Trucks2%
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 Sun City RD 29.25 over Drain built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sun City RD 29.25 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 Sun City RD 29.25 over Drain carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Sun City RD 29.25 over Drain?

The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Sun City RD 29.25 over Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.