US Bridges

Rs 2230 63-18-8 over Ninnescah River

Fair

Sumner County, Kansas · 2.0E 3.8S of Belle Plaine · Structure no. 000000000961210

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
568 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
84
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 2230 63-18-8 over Ninnescah River is a steel truss - thru carrying Rs 2230 63-18-8 over Ninnescah River in Sumner County, Kansas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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.

It carries about 84 vehicles a day, projected to reach 99 by 2043. The structure is 568 ft (173.1 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 2230 63-18-8
CrossesNinnescah River
Location2.0E 3.8S of Belle Plaine
RouteCounty Highway 2230
CountySumner County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.33677, -97.24078
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating18.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length568 ft (173.1 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic84 (2016)
Projected traffic99 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$950,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 2230 63-18-8 over Ninnescah River built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 2230 63-18-8 over 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 2230 63-18-8 over Ninnescah River carry?

About 84 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Rs 2230 63-18-8 over Ninnescah River?

The structure is 568 ft (173.1 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 2230 63-18-8 over Ninnescah River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.