US Bridges

N. Medicine Blvd over Medicine River Tributary

Good

Barber County, Kansas · MEDICINE150 N Oflockwo · Structure no. 518400040000120

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N. Medicine Blvd over Medicine River Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying N. Medicine Blvd over Medicine River Tributary in Barber County, Kansas. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesN. Medicine Blvd
CrossesMedicine River Tributary
LocationMEDICINE150 N Oflockwo
RouteCity Street 175
CountyBarber County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.29056, -98.58059
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic100 by 2042
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 N. Medicine Blvd over Medicine River Tributary built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is N. Medicine Blvd 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 N. Medicine Blvd over Medicine River Tributary carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is N. Medicine Blvd over Medicine River Tributary?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns N. Medicine Blvd over Medicine River Tributary?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.