US Bridges

S. Blackstone RD over Drainage

Fair

Sumner County, Kansas · 3 S .8 W of Argonia · Structure no. 000960771006822

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S. Blackstone RD over Drainage is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S. Blackstone RD over Drainage in Sumner County, Kansas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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 6 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesS. Blackstone RD
CrossesDrainage
Location3 S .8 W of Argonia
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySumner County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.22431, -97.78349
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating33.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2013)
Projected traffic10 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 S. Blackstone RD over Drainage built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is S. Blackstone RD over Drainage 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does S. Blackstone RD over Drainage carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is S. Blackstone RD over Drainage?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns S. Blackstone RD over Drainage?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.