NE 50 RD over Cheyenne Bottoms Inlet
GoodBarton County, Kansas · 4.0N of Great Bend · Structure no. 000050665805160
- Built
- 2006
- 19 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 139 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
NE 50 RD over Cheyenne Bottoms Inlet is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NE 50 RD over Cheyenne Bottoms Inlet in Barton County, Kansas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2043. The structure is 139 ft (42.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NE 50 RD over Cheyenne Bottoms Inlet built?
It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.
What condition is NE 50 RD over Cheyenne Bottoms Inlet 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does NE 50 RD over Cheyenne Bottoms Inlet carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is NE 50 RD over Cheyenne Bottoms Inlet?
The structure is 139 ft (42.3 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns NE 50 RD over Cheyenne Bottoms Inlet?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.