US Bridges

E 70 Ave N. over Trib. to Ninnescah River

Good

Sumner County, Kansas · 2.7E 2.0S of Belle Plaine · Structure no. 000960831706640

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E 70 Ave N. over Trib. to Ninnescah River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E 70 Ave N. over Trib. to Ninnescah River in Sumner County, Kansas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 16 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesE 70 Ave N.
CrossesTrib. to Ninnescah River
Location2.7E 2.0S of Belle Plaine
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.36237, -97.22958
Functional classRural Local

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 2024
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.8 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 traffic10 (2013)
Projected traffic16 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E 70 Ave N. over Trib. to Ninnescah River built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is E 70 Ave N. over Trib. to 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 2024.

How much traffic does E 70 Ave N. over Trib. to Ninnescah River carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is E 70 Ave N. over Trib. to Ninnescah River?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns E 70 Ave N. over Trib. to Ninnescah River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.