US Bridges

1st Ave. over Medicine River Tributary

FairPosted for load

Barber County, Kansas · 1st Ave. E. of Iliff · Structure no. 518400040000020

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

1st Ave. over Medicine River Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying 1st Ave. over Medicine River Tributary in Barber County, Kansas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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Carries1st Ave.
CrossesMedicine River Tributary
Location1st Ave. E. of Iliff
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBarber County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.28183, -98.58414
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating12 US tons
Inventory rating12 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2011)
Projected traffic120 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

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 1st Ave. over Medicine River Tributary built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is 1st Ave. over Medicine River Tributary 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 1st Ave. over Medicine River Tributary carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 1st Ave. over Medicine River Tributary?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns 1st Ave. over Medicine River Tributary?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.