US Bridges

US50 HWY over Arkansas River Drainage

Good

Reno County, Kansas · 1.27 MI E K96 · Structure no. 999905000780881

Built
1991
34 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
65 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,825
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 1991 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 34 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,825 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,372 by 2044. The structure is 65 ft (19.7 m) long and 228 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS50 HWY
CrossesArkansas River Drainage
Location1.27 MI E K96
RouteU.S. Route 50
CountyReno County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.01444, -97.91639
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating100 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.7 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width228 ft (69.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,825 (2023)
Projected traffic6,372 by 2044
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is US50 HWY over Arkansas River Drainage in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

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

About 4,825 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is US50 HWY over Arkansas River Drainage?

The structure is 65 ft (19.7 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m) and a deck 228 ft wide.

Who owns US50 HWY over Arkansas River Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.