US81 HWY over Ninnescah River
GoodSumner County, Kansas · 0.27 MI W of K-55 · Structure no. 999908100961321
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 452 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,735
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US81 HWY over Ninnescah River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US81 HWY over Ninnescah River in Sumner County, Kansas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 3,735 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,045 by 2044. The structure is 452 ft (137.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US81 HWY over Ninnescah River built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is US81 HWY over 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does US81 HWY over Ninnescah River carry?
About 3,735 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is US81 HWY over Ninnescah River?
The structure is 452 ft (137.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns US81 HWY over Ninnescah River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.