US Bridges

Rs 998 43-2-3 over Ninnescah River

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Sumner County, Kansas · 1.4S 2.8W of Peck · Structure no. 000000000960960

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
439 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
415
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 998 43-2-3 over Ninnescah River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 998 43-2-3 over Ninnescah River in Sumner County, Kansas. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 59 years old, older 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 415 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 493 by 2043. The structure is 439 ft (133.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 998 43-2-3
CrossesNinnescah River
Location1.4S 2.8W of Peck
RouteCounty Highway 998
CountySumner County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.45736, -97.42375
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.6 US tons
Inventory rating18.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length439 ft (133.8 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.1 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 traffic415 (2013)
Projected traffic493 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Rs 998 43-2-3 over Ninnescah River built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is Rs 998 43-2-3 over Ninnescah River 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 998 43-2-3 over Ninnescah River carry?

About 415 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Rs 998 43-2-3 over Ninnescah River?

The structure is 439 ft (133.8 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 998 43-2-3 over Ninnescah River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.