North Star Road over Trib. to Medicine River
FairBarber County, Kansas · 2.5W 5.7N of Kiowa · Structure no. 000040689006986
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
North Star Road over Trib. to Medicine River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying North Star Road over Trib. to Medicine River in Barber County, Kansas. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, younger 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.
It carries about 40 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 North Star Road over Trib. to Medicine River built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is North Star 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 North Star Road over Trib. to Medicine River carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is North Star Road over Trib. to Medicine River?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns North Star Road over Trib. to Medicine River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.