US Bridges

7552590WOODIE Seat over Arkansas River

FairPosted for load

Reno County, Kansas · Woodie Seat Freeway · Structure no. 000780755905700

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1977
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
1,025 ft
17 main spans
Daily traffic
12,000
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

7552590WOODIE Seat over Arkansas River is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying 7552590WOODIE Seat over Arkansas River in Reno County, Kansas. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1977, 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 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 12,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,400 by 2046. The structure is 1,025 ft (312.5 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries7552590WOODIE Seat
CrossesArkansas River
LocationWoodie Seat Freeway
RouteCounty Highway 755
StateKansas
Coordinates38.04178, -97.93849
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionJune 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.1 US tons
Inventory rating18.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans17
Design loadH 20
Structure length1,025 ft (312.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width62 ft (19 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,000 (2021)
Projected traffic14,400 by 2046
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 7552590WOODIE Seat over Arkansas River built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.

What condition is 7552590WOODIE Seat over Arkansas 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does 7552590WOODIE Seat over Arkansas River carry?

About 12,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 7552590WOODIE Seat over Arkansas River?

The structure is 1,025 ft (312.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns 7552590WOODIE Seat over Arkansas River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.