US Bridges

Mcnew RD 9.30 over Drain

FairPosted for load

Reno County, Kansas · 2.5E 0.7S of Castleton · Structure no. 000780757005947

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mcnew RD 9.30 over Drain is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mcnew RD 9.30 over Drain in Reno County, Kansas. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 1 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5 by 2046. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMcnew RD 9.30
CrossesDrain
Location2.5E 0.7S of Castleton
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.85842, -97.92206
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating27.7 US tons
Inventory rating20.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1 (2021)
Projected traffic5 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 Mcnew RD 9.30 over Drain built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mcnew RD 9.30 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 Mcnew RD 9.30 over Drain carry?

About 1 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Mcnew RD 9.30 over Drain?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Mcnew RD 9.30 over Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.