Sun City RD 37.70 over Drain
PoorPosted for loadReno County, Kansas · 6.0S 0.8W of Haven · Structure no. 000780769706020
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 32 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sun City RD 37.70 over Drain is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sun City RD 37.70 over Drain in Reno County, Kansas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 6 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 24 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Sun City RD 37.70 over Drain built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sun City RD 37.70 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 Sun City RD 37.70 over Drain carry?
About 6 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is Sun City RD 37.70 over Drain?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Sun City RD 37.70 over Drain?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.