US Bridges

Local 32-39-9 over C. R.I.&p. R.R.

PoorPosted for load

Sumner County, Kansas · 1.5S 2.1W of Wellington · Structure no. 000960807906800

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
134 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local 32-39-9 over C. R.I.&p. R.R. is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local 32-39-9 over C. R.I.&p. R.R. in Sumner County, Kansas. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2043. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal 32-39-9
CrossesC. R.I.&p. R.R.
Location1.5S 2.1W of Wellington
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySumner County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.24567, -97.44062
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating19.5 US tons
Inventory rating14.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans7
Design loadUnknown
Structure length134 ft (40.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2013)
Projected traffic50 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Local 32-39-9 over C. R.I.&p. R.R. built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local 32-39-9 over C. R.I.&p. R.R. 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Local 32-39-9 over C. R.I.&p. R.R. carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Local 32-39-9 over C. R.I.&p. R.R.?

The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Local 32-39-9 over C. R.I.&p. R.R.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.