US Bridges

Kanza Road over Trib Medicine Lodge Riv.

GoodPosted for load

Barber County, Kansas · 5.0N 5.6W Medicine Lodge · Structure no. 000040671406640

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
72 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kanza Road over Trib Medicine Lodge Riv. is a concrete continuous slab carrying Kanza Road over Trib Medicine Lodge Riv. in Barber County, Kansas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2043. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesKanza Road
CrossesTrib Medicine Lodge Riv.
Location5.0N 5.6W Medicine Lodge
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBarber County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.35496, -98.68781
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating25.2 US tons
Inventory rating15.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 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 traffic50 (2018)
Projected traffic60 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 Kanza Road over Trib Medicine Lodge Riv. built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kanza Road over Trib Medicine Lodge Riv. 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 Kanza Road over Trib Medicine Lodge Riv. carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Kanza Road over Trib Medicine Lodge Riv.?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Kanza Road over Trib Medicine Lodge Riv.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.