US Bridges

Ave. Q | Rs 445 over Little Arkansas River

FairPosted for load

Rice County, Kansas · 6.5S of Windom · Structure no. 000000000800120

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
130 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
270
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ave. Q | Rs 445 over Little Arkansas River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Ave. Q | Rs 445 over Little Arkansas River in Rice County, Kansas. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 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 270 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 325 by 2044. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesAve. Q | Rs 445
CrossesLittle Arkansas River
Location6.5S of Windom
RouteCounty Highway 445
CountyRice County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.28959, -97.9324
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating20 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic270 (2021)
Projected traffic325 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Ave. Q | Rs 445 over Little Arkansas River built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ave. Q | Rs 445 over Little Arkansas River 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 Ave. Q | Rs 445 over Little Arkansas River carry?

About 270 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ave. Q | Rs 445 over Little Arkansas River?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Ave. Q | Rs 445 over Little Arkansas River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.