US Bridges

905th Rd. | Rs 360 over Arkansas River Overflow

FairPosted for load

Rice County, Kansas · 2.3S of Alden · Structure no. 000000000800020

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
99 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
140
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

905th Rd. | Rs 360 over Arkansas River Overflow is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 905th Rd. | Rs 360 over Arkansas River Overflow in Rice County, Kansas. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, younger 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 140 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 170 by 2044. The structure is 99 ft (30.3 m) long and 28 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 Overflow
Location2.3S of Alden
RouteCounty Highway 360
CountyRice County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.21257, -98.32029
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating27.3 US tons
Inventory rating16.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length99 ft (30.3 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 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 Overflow built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

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

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

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

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

The structure is 99 ft (30.3 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.