US Bridges

905th Rd. | Rs 360 over Arkansas River

Good

Rice County, Kansas · 2.6S of Alden · Structure no. 000000000800010

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
588 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
140
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

905th Rd. | Rs 360 over Arkansas River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 905th Rd. | Rs 360 over Arkansas River in Rice County, Kansas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 140 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 170 by 2044. The structure is 588 ft (179.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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Carries905th Rd. | Rs 360
CrossesArkansas River
Location2.6S of Alden
RouteCounty Highway 360
CountyRice County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.20873, -98.32014
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadH 20
Structure length588 ft (179.2 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2021)
Projected traffic170 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 905th Rd. | Rs 360 over Arkansas River built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is 905th Rd. | Rs 360 over Arkansas River 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does 905th Rd. | Rs 360 over Arkansas River carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 905th Rd. | Rs 360 over Arkansas River?

The structure is 588 ft (179.2 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 905th Rd. | Rs 360 over Arkansas River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.