River Road over Trib. Med. Lodge River
GoodPosted for loadBarber County, Kansas · 3.0N 5.5W Medicine Lodge · Structure no. 000000000040360
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 153 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 450
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
River Road over Trib. Med. Lodge River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying River Road over Trib. Med. Lodge River in Barber County, Kansas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 450 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 540 by 2043. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 River Road over Trib. Med. Lodge River built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is River Road over Trib. Med. Lodge 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does River Road over Trib. Med. Lodge River carry?
About 450 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is River Road over Trib. Med. Lodge River?
The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns River Road over Trib. Med. Lodge River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.