US Bridges

Rs 39 - SE 80 Ave over N. Fk. Ninnescah River

FairPosted for load

Stafford County, Kansas · 5.7S of Stafford · Structure no. 000000000930010

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
82 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
425
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 39 - SE 80 Ave over N. Fk. Ninnescah River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 39 - SE 80 Ave over N. Fk. Ninnescah River in Stafford County, Kansas. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 425 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 505 by 2044. The structure is 82 ft (25.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 39 - SE 80 Ave
CrossesN. Fk. Ninnescah River
Location5.7S of Stafford
RouteCounty Highway 39
CountyStafford County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.87286, -98.60026
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
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length82 ft (25.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 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 traffic425 (2021)
Projected traffic505 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 39 - SE 80 Ave over N. Fk. Ninnescah River built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 39 - SE 80 Ave over N. Fk. Ninnescah 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 39 - SE 80 Ave over N. Fk. Ninnescah River carry?

About 425 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 39 - SE 80 Ave over N. Fk. Ninnescah River?

The structure is 82 ft (25.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 39 - SE 80 Ave over N. Fk. Ninnescah River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.