US Bridges

Z.5 Road (rs 115) over Arnold Harvey Canyon

Fair

Cheyenne County, Kansas · 11.3N 6.7E St. Francis · Structure no. 000000000120060

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Z.5 Road (rs 115) over Arnold Harvey Canyon is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Z.5 Road (rs 115) over Arnold Harvey Canyon in Cheyenne County, Kansas. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 58 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.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2045. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesZ.5 Road (rs 115)
CrossesArnold Harvey Canyon
Location11.3N 6.7E St. Francis
RouteCounty Highway 115
CountyCheyenne County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.93402, -101.67764
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating27.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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.5 Road (rs 115) over Arnold Harvey Canyon built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Z.5 Road (rs 115) over Arnold Harvey Canyon 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Z.5 Road (rs 115) over Arnold Harvey Canyon carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Z.5 Road (rs 115) over Arnold Harvey Canyon?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Z.5 Road (rs 115) over Arnold Harvey Canyon?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.