US Bridges

US50 HWY over Arkansas River Drainage

Fair

Reno County, Kansas · 4.96 MI NE Wjct K61 · Structure no. 999905000780101

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
62 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,602
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US50 HWY over Arkansas River Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying US50 HWY over Arkansas River Drainage 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 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 4,602 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,397 by 2044. The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long and 152 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUS50 HWY
CrossesArkansas River Drainage
Location4.96 MI NE Wjct K61
RouteU.S. Route 50
CountyReno County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.01333, -97.95972
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.7 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width152 ft (46.3 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,602 (2023)
Projected traffic5,397 by 2044
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US50 HWY over Arkansas River Drainage built?

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

What condition is US50 HWY over Arkansas River Drainage 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does US50 HWY over Arkansas River Drainage carry?

About 4,602 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is US50 HWY over Arkansas River Drainage?

The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 152 ft wide.

Who owns US50 HWY over Arkansas River Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.