US Bridges

N West RD over Ninnescah River

Good

Sumner County, Kansas · 0.1N of Zyba · Structure no. 000960815006529

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
407 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
91
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N West RD over Ninnescah River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N West RD over Ninnescah River in Sumner County, Kansas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 91 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 91 by 2043. The structure is 407 ft (124.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesN West RD
CrossesNinnescah River
Location0.1N of Zyba
RouteCounty Highway 9609
StateKansas
Coordinates37.43656, -97.3867
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.8 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length407 ft (124.2 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic91 (2013)
Projected traffic91 by 2043
Trucks1%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N West RD over Ninnescah River built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is N West RD 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 N West RD over Ninnescah River carry?

About 91 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is N West RD over Ninnescah River?

The structure is 407 ft (124.2 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns N West RD over Ninnescah River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.