US Bridges

WORTHINGTON.25.70 over Little Arkansas River

Good

Reno County, Kansas · 2.6E 2.6S of Buhler · Structure no. 000780779005623

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
221 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
55
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

WORTHINGTON.25.70 over Little Arkansas River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying WORTHINGTON.25.70 over Little Arkansas River in Reno County, Kansas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 55 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 65 by 2046. The structure is 221 ft (67.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWORTHINGTON.25.70
CrossesLittle Arkansas River
Location2.6E 2.6S of Buhler
RouteCounty Highway 7837
StateKansas
Coordinates38.09761, -97.72035
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length221 ft (67.4 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2021)
Projected traffic65 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 WORTHINGTON.25.70 over Little Arkansas River built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is WORTHINGTON.25.70 over Little Arkansas River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does WORTHINGTON.25.70 over Little Arkansas River carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is WORTHINGTON.25.70 over Little Arkansas River?

The structure is 221 ft (67.4 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns WORTHINGTON.25.70 over Little Arkansas River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.