US Bridges

Woodlawn over Trib. to Ninnescah River

Fair

Sumner County, Kansas · 3.5N 1.0E of Dalton · Structure no. 000960829006700

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
85 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Woodlawn over Trib. to Ninnescah River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Woodlawn over Trib. to Ninnescah River in Sumner County, Kansas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 24 by 2043. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWoodlawn
CrossesTrib. to Ninnescah River
Location3.5N 1.0E of Dalton
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySumner County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.31947, -97.25814
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.5 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2013)
Projected traffic24 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$215,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Woodlawn over Trib. to Ninnescah River built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Woodlawn 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Woodlawn over Trib. to Ninnescah River carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Woodlawn over Trib. to Ninnescah River?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Woodlawn over Trib. to Ninnescah River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.