US Bridges

Ave. D over Little Arkansas River

FairPosted for load

Rice County, Kansas · 2.5S 3.3E of Geneseo · Structure no. 000800737805100

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ave. D over Little Arkansas River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ave. D over Little Arkansas River in Rice County, Kansas. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 5 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2044. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesAve. D
CrossesLittle Arkansas River
Location2.5S 3.3E of Geneseo
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRice County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.47853, -98.09637
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating18.3 US tons
Inventory rating10.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2021)
Projected traffic35 by 2044
Trucks3%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$430,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ave. D over Little Arkansas River built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ave. D 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. D over Little Arkansas River carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Ave. D over Little Arkansas River?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Ave. D over Little Arkansas River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.