US Bridges

Reutlinger Road over Trib. to Medicine River

FairPosted for load

Barber County, Kansas · 2.0W of Medicine Lodge · Structure no. 000040679006728

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
68 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Reutlinger Road over Trib. to Medicine River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Reutlinger Road over Trib. to Medicine River in Barber County, Kansas. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 6 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2043. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesReutlinger Road
CrossesTrib. to Medicine River
Location2.0W of Medicine Lodge
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBarber County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.28664, -98.62192
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating10 US tons
Inventory rating10 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2018)
Projected traffic40 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Reutlinger Road over Trib. to Medicine River built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Reutlinger Road 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 Reutlinger Road over Trib. to Medicine River carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Reutlinger Road over Trib. to Medicine River?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Reutlinger Road over Trib. to Medicine River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.