US Bridges

Gerlane RD over Trib. to Medicine River

FairPosted for load

Barber County, Kansas · 9.3N 1.8W of Kiowa · Structure no. 000000000040760

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
118 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gerlane RD over Trib. to Medicine River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Gerlane RD over Trib. to Medicine River in Barber County, Kansas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 75 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2043. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesGerlane RD
CrossesTrib. to Medicine River
Location9.3N 1.8W of Kiowa
RouteCounty Highway 1717
CountyBarber County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.15661, -98.5265
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating28.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length118 ft (36 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2021)
Projected traffic90 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gerlane RD over Trib. to Medicine River built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gerlane RD over Trib. to Medicine River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Gerlane RD over Trib. to Medicine River carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Gerlane RD over Trib. to Medicine River?

The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Gerlane RD over Trib. to Medicine River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.