RS 285 - Road 6.5 over Arkansas River
Gray County, Kansas · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- RS 285 - Road 6.5 over Arkansas River in Gray County, Kansas, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 8 (very good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 146 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2018).
- Its listed owner is the county highway agency.
- It is one of 49 of the 71 inventoried bridges in Gray County rated good (69.0%); 0 (0.0%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated October 2022, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 | 8 | Very good condition |
| Superstructure | 8 | 8 | Very good condition |
| Substructure | 8 | 8 | Very good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Continuous concrete stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 601 ft |
| Location | 1.0S of Charleston |
| NBI structure number | 00000000035B050 |
| Condition class | Good |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | October 2022 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 8: foundations stable, scour above the top of the footing |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Kansas department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Gray County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| US50/US400 Hwy over Arkansas River Drainage | 1933 | 6,720 | Good |
| US50/US400 Hwy over Arkansas River Drainage | 1933 | 6,720 | Good |
| US50/US400 Hwy over Arkansas River Drainage | 1937 | 6,720 | Good |
| US50/US400 Hwy over Arkansas River Drainage | 1937 | 6,720 | Good |
| US50/US400 Hwy over Arkansas River Drainage | 1937 | 6,720 | Good |
| US50/US400 Hwy over Arkansas River Drainage | 1955 | 5,746 | Good |
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