US Bridges

Woodberry RD.25.48 over Slough

FairPosted for load

Reno County, Kansas · 3.6E 2.9S of Buhler · Structure no. 000780781005625

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
39 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Woodberry RD.25.48 over Slough is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Woodberry RD.25.48 over Slough in Reno County, Kansas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 6 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 5 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2046. The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWoodberry RD.25.48
CrossesSlough
Location3.6E 2.9S of Buhler
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyReno County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.09364, -97.70181
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating20.8 US tons
Inventory rating15.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (12 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2021)
Projected traffic25 by 2046
Trucks10%
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 Woodberry RD.25.48 over Slough built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Woodberry RD.25.48 over Slough 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 Woodberry RD.25.48 over Slough carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Woodberry RD.25.48 over Slough?

The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Woodberry RD.25.48 over Slough?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.