US Bridges

Pleasant VAL.42.75 over Drain

FairPosted for load

Reno County, Kansas · 3.0S 3.7E of Haven · Structure no. 000780779805960

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
47 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pleasant VAL.42.75 over Drain is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pleasant VAL.42.75 over Drain in Reno County, Kansas. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older 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 6 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6 by 2046. The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesPleasant VAL.42.75
CrossesDrain
Location3.0S 3.7E of Haven
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.85432, -97.70599
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.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating32.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length47 ft (14.2 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6 (2021)
Projected traffic6 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pleasant VAL.42.75 over Drain built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pleasant VAL.42.75 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 Pleasant VAL.42.75 over Drain carry?

About 6 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pleasant VAL.42.75 over Drain?

The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Pleasant VAL.42.75 over Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.