US Bridges

Lake CABLE.41.60 over Drain

FairPosted for load

Reno County, Kansas · 3.0E 0.8N of Haven · Structure no. 000780777605880

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
58 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lake CABLE.41.60 over Drain is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lake CABLE.41.60 over Drain in Reno County, Kansas. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2046. The structure is 58 ft (17.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLake CABLE.41.60
CrossesDrain
Location3.0E 0.8N of Haven
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyReno County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.9124, -97.72808
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating21.9 US tons
Inventory rating16.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length58 ft (17.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2021)
Projected traffic50 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 Lake CABLE.41.60 over Drain built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lake CABLE.41.60 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 Lake CABLE.41.60 over Drain carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Lake CABLE.41.60 over Drain?

The structure is 58 ft (17.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Lake CABLE.41.60 over Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.