US Bridges

Mcnew RD 6.60 over Drain

FairPosted for load

Reno County, Kansas · 6.0E 2.5N Pretty Prairie · Structure no. 000780757006005

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
71 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
79
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mcnew RD 6.60 over Drain is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mcnew RD 6.60 over Drain in Reno County, Kansas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 79 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 95 by 2042. The structure is 71 ft (21.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMcnew RD 6.60
CrossesDrain
Location6.0E 2.5N Pretty Prairie
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.81142, -97.91803
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.
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
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.4 US tons
Inventory rating20.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length71 ft (21.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic79 (2021)
Projected traffic95 by 2042
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 6.60 over Drain built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mcnew RD 6.60 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 6.60 over Drain carry?

About 79 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Mcnew RD 6.60 over Drain?

The structure is 71 ft (21.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Mcnew RD 6.60 over Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.