12th Rd. | Rs 1534 over Arkansas River Overflow
FairPosted for loadRice County, Kansas · 3.5W.S.W. of Sterling · Structure no. 000000000800520
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old, rebuilt 1987
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 40 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
12th Rd. | Rs 1534 over Arkansas River Overflow is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 12th Rd. | Rs 1534 over Arkansas River Overflow in Rice County, Kansas. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 55 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2044. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 12th Rd. | Rs 1534 over Arkansas River Overflow built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.
What condition is 12th Rd. | Rs 1534 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 12th Rd. | Rs 1534 over Arkansas River Overflow carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is 12th Rd. | Rs 1534 over Arkansas River Overflow?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns 12th Rd. | Rs 1534 over Arkansas River Overflow?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.