Parallel RD 42.72 over Drain
FairPosted for loadReno County, Kansas · 5.0S 3.7E of Haven · Structure no. 000780779706000
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 31 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 34
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Parallel RD 42.72 over Drain is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Parallel RD 42.72 over Drain in Reno County, Kansas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 34 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2046. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Parallel RD 42.72 over Drain built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is Parallel RD 42.72 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 Parallel RD 42.72 over Drain carry?
About 34 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Parallel RD 42.72 over Drain?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Parallel RD 42.72 over Drain?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.