US Bridges

E. 30th St. S. over Trib. to Arkansas River

Good

Sumner County, Kansas · 1.1W 2.0S of Oxford · Structure no. 000960837006800

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E. 30th St. S. over Trib. to Arkansas River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E. 30th St. S. over Trib. to Arkansas River in Sumner County, Kansas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 15 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 18 by 2043. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesE. 30th St. S.
CrossesTrib. to Arkansas River
Location1.1W 2.0S of Oxford
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.24611, -97.18702
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2013)
Projected traffic18 by 2043
Trucks20%
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. 30th St. S. over Trib. to Arkansas River built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is E. 30th St. S. 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does E. 30th St. S. over Trib. to Arkansas River carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is E. 30th St. S. over Trib. to Arkansas River?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns E. 30th St. S. over Trib. to Arkansas River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.