Clover Road over Medicine River
GoodBarber County, Kansas · 4.0W 1.0N Medicine Lodge · Structure no. 000040675006723
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 183 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 90
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Clover Road over Medicine River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Clover Road over Medicine River 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.
It carries about 90 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 110 by 2043. The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Clover Road over Medicine River built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is Clover Road over Medicine 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 Clover Road over Medicine River carry?
About 90 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Clover Road over Medicine River?
The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Clover Road over Medicine River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.