US Bridges

SE 60 ST over N. Fork Ninnescah River

PoorPosted for load

Stafford County, Kansas · 6.0S 0.4W of Stafford · Structure no. 000930681605940

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
39 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SE 60 ST over N. Fork Ninnescah River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SE 60 ST over N. Fork Ninnescah River in Stafford County, Kansas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15 by 2044. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSE 60 ST
CrossesN. Fork Ninnescah River
Location6.0S 0.4W of Stafford
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.86781, -98.60789
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating25.5 US tons
Inventory rating16.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2021)
Projected traffic15 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$550,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SE 60 ST over N. Fork Ninnescah River built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is SE 60 ST over N. Fork Ninnescah River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does SE 60 ST over N. Fork Ninnescah River carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SE 60 ST over N. Fork Ninnescah River?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns SE 60 ST over N. Fork Ninnescah River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.