US Bridges

SE 50 St. over Trib. N. Fk. Ninnescah

Good

Stafford County, Kansas · 5.5S 4.3E of Stafford · Structure no. 000930691305920

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SE 50 St. over Trib. N. Fk. Ninnescah is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SE 50 St. over Trib. N. Fk. Ninnescah in Stafford County, Kansas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSE 50 St.
CrossesTrib. N. Fk. Ninnescah
Location5.5S 4.3E of Stafford
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyStafford County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.88242, -98.52169
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.8 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2019)
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SE 50 St. over Trib. N. Fk. Ninnescah built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is SE 50 St. over Trib. N. Fk. Ninnescah in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does SE 50 St. over Trib. N. Fk. Ninnescah carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SE 50 St. over Trib. N. Fk. Ninnescah?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SE 50 St. over Trib. N. Fk. Ninnescah?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.