US Bridges

Ave. N over Little Arkansas River

Fair

Rice County, Kansas · 3.0E 4.5S of Little River · Structure no. 000800753205300

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
117 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ave. N over Little Arkansas River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ave. N over Little Arkansas River in Rice County, Kansas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2044. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 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. N
CrossesLittle Arkansas River
Location3.0E 4.5S of Little River
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRice County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.33325, -97.95785
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating84.5 US tons
Inventory rating50.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length117 ft (35.7 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2021)
Projected traffic40 by 2044
Trucks5%
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. N over Little Arkansas River built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

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

About 35 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ave. N over Little Arkansas River?

The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Ave. N over Little Arkansas River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.