Rs 247 over Arkansas River

Fair Condition71 years old865 vehicles/day

Location

StateKansas
CountyFinney
Location0.5s Of Pierceville
CarriesRs 247
CrossesArkansas River
Coordinates37.87212, -100.68144

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length603.0 ft (183.8 m)
Max Span79.7 ft (24.3 m)
Deck Width32.2 ft (9.8 m)
Deck Area1801.2 sq m
Main Spans8
Year Built1955 (reconstructed 1998)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic865 (2022)
Truck Traffic50%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionNovember 2023
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000280060

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