US Bridges

S. Main St. over Arkansas River

Fair

Reno County, Kansas · South Main St. & Ark. R. · Structure no. 413500781809125

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,009 ft
23 main spans
Daily traffic
6,858
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S. Main St. over Arkansas River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S. Main St. over Arkansas River in Reno County, Kansas. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 64 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.

It carries about 6,858 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,230 by 2046. The structure is 1,009 ft (307.5 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesS. Main St.
CrossesArkansas River
LocationSouth Main St. & Ark. R.
RouteCounty Highway 1809
CountyReno County
StateKansas
Functional classUrban Collector

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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating34.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans23
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,009 ft (307.5 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.6 m)
Deck width49 ft (15 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,858 (2021)
Projected traffic8,230 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 S. Main St. over Arkansas River built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is S. Main St. over Arkansas River 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 S. Main St. over Arkansas River carry?

About 6,858 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is S. Main St. over Arkansas River?

The structure is 1,009 ft (307.5 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.6 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns S. Main St. over Arkansas River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.