US Bridges

Local 65-0-3 over Trib. to Arkansas River

GoodPosted for load

Sumner County, Kansas · E. of Mulvane · Structure no. 000960833006481

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local 65-0-3 over Trib. to Arkansas River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local 65-0-3 over Trib. to Arkansas River in Sumner County, Kansas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, projected to reach 300 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal 65-0-3
CrossesTrib. to Arkansas River
LocationE. of Mulvane
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySumner County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.47366, -97.22188
Functional classUrban 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating13.4 US tons
Inventory rating8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2013)
Projected traffic300 by 2043
Trucks0%
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 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 Local 65-0-3 over Trib. to Arkansas River built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local 65-0-3 over Trib. to Arkansas 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 Local 65-0-3 over Trib. to Arkansas River carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Local 65-0-3 over Trib. to Arkansas River?

The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Local 65-0-3 over Trib. to Arkansas River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.