US Bridges

Des Moines West RD over Arkansas River Drg

Good

Reno County, Kansas · 0.12 MI NW Ejct U50/K-96 · Structure no. 999905000781251

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
260
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Des Moines West RD over Arkansas River Drg is a concrete culvert carrying Des Moines West RD over Arkansas River Drg in Reno County, Kansas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 260 vehicles a day. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long and 59 ft wide.

CarriesDes Moines West RD
CrossesArkansas River Drg
Location0.12 MI NW Ejct U50/K-96
RouteCity Street 333
StateKansas
Coordinates38.01444, -97.94111
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width59 ft (18.1 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic260 (2023)
Projected traffic—
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Des Moines West RD over Arkansas River Drg built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Des Moines West RD over Arkansas River Drg 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 Des Moines West RD over Arkansas River Drg carry?

About 260 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Des Moines West RD over Arkansas River Drg?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Des Moines West RD over Arkansas River Drg?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.