US Bridges

Ave Q. | Rs 981 over Arkansas River

Good

Rice County, Kansas · 2.3W of Raymond · Structure no. 000000000800430

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
579 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
235
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ave Q. | Rs 981 over Arkansas River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ave Q. | Rs 981 over Arkansas River in Rice County, Kansas. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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 235 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 280 by 2044. The structure is 579 ft (176.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesAve Q. | Rs 981
CrossesArkansas River
Location2.3W of Raymond
RouteCounty Highway 981
CountyRice County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.29081, -98.46499
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadH 15
Structure length579 ft (176.6 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 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 traffic235 (2021)
Projected traffic280 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 981 over Arkansas River built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ave Q. | Rs 981 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 Ave Q. | Rs 981 over Arkansas River carry?

About 235 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ave Q. | Rs 981 over Arkansas River?

The structure is 579 ft (176.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Ave Q. | Rs 981 over Arkansas River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.