US Bridges

Z Road (rs 115) over Dave Harvey Canyon

Good

Cheyenne County, Kansas · 11.3N 6.4E St. Francis · Structure no. 000000000120055

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Z Road (rs 115) over Dave Harvey Canyon is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Z Road (rs 115) over Dave Harvey Canyon in Cheyenne County, Kansas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2045. The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesZ Road (rs 115)
CrossesDave Harvey Canyon
Location11.3N 6.4E St. Francis
RouteCounty Highway 115
CountyCheyenne County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.92956, -101.68402
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.9 US tons
Inventory rating60.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length29 ft (8.9 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2020)
Projected traffic50 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Z Road (rs 115) over Dave Harvey Canyon built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Z Road (rs 115) over Dave Harvey Canyon 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Z Road (rs 115) over Dave Harvey Canyon carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Z Road (rs 115) over Dave Harvey Canyon?

The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Z Road (rs 115) over Dave Harvey Canyon?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.