US Bridges

Kansas Ave. over Medicine River Tributary

Good

Barber County, Kansas · Kansas Ave. E. of Iliff · Structure no. 518400040000010

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kansas Ave. over Medicine River Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying Kansas Ave. over Medicine River Tributary in Barber County, Kansas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 360 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesKansas Ave.
CrossesMedicine River Tributary
LocationKansas Ave. E. of Iliff
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBarber County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.28065, -98.58578
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.2 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2011)
Projected traffic360 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Kansas Ave. over Medicine River Tributary built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kansas Ave. over Medicine River Tributary 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 Kansas Ave. over Medicine River Tributary carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Kansas Ave. over Medicine River Tributary?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Kansas Ave. over Medicine River Tributary?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.