US-81 Highway over Ninnescah River Drainage
GoodSumner County, Kansas · 8.54 MI N Njct US-160 · Structure no. 999908100961431
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 37 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,735
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-81 Highway over Ninnescah River Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying US-81 Highway over Ninnescah River Drainage in Sumner County, Kansas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 37 ft (11.2 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-81 Highway over Ninnescah River Drainage built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-81 Highway over Ninnescah River Drainage 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 US-81 Highway over Ninnescah River Drainage carry?
About 3,735 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is US-81 Highway over Ninnescah River Drainage?
The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.
Who owns US-81 Highway over Ninnescah River Drainage?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.