US Bridges

N. Line ST over Trib. to Ninnescah River

Fair

Sumner County, Kansas · S.W. Edge of Belle Plaine · Structure no. 000960825506602

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N. Line ST over Trib. to Ninnescah River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N. Line ST over Trib. to Ninnescah River in Sumner County, Kansas. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 100 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 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesN. Line ST
CrossesTrib. to Ninnescah River
LocationS.W. Edge of Belle Plaine
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySumner County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.39024, -97.28507
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2013)
Projected traffic60 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N. Line ST over Trib. to Ninnescah River built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is N. Line ST over Trib. to 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does N. Line ST over Trib. to Ninnescah River carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is N. Line ST over Trib. to Ninnescah River?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns N. Line ST over Trib. to Ninnescah River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.