US Bridges

N Meridian Rd. over Trib to Ninescah

Fair

Sumner County, Kansas · 5.0 MI W of Belle Plaine · Structure no. 000960817006601

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Meridian Rd. over Trib to Ninescah is a steel culvert carrying N Meridian Rd. over Trib to Ninescah in Sumner County, Kansas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 72 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesN Meridian Rd.
CrossesTrib to Ninescah
Location5.0 MI W of Belle Plaine
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySumner County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.39106, -97.36703
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating25.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckOther
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2013)
Projected traffic72 by 2043
Trucks7%
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 N Meridian Rd. over Trib to Ninescah built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Meridian Rd. over Trib to Ninescah 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 2023.

How much traffic does N Meridian Rd. over Trib to Ninescah carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is N Meridian Rd. over Trib to Ninescah?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns N Meridian Rd. over Trib to Ninescah?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.