US Bridges

Dd Road (rs 115) over Henkle Canyon

GoodPosted for load

Cheyenne County, Kansas · 15.0N 12.7E St. Francis · Structure no. 000000000120120

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
94 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
55
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dd Road (rs 115) over Henkle Canyon is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Dd Road (rs 115) over Henkle Canyon in Cheyenne County, Kansas. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 55 vehicles a day, projected to reach 65 by 2045. The structure is 94 ft (28.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesDd Road (rs 115)
CrossesHenkle Canyon
Location15.0N 12.7E St. Francis
RouteCounty Highway 115
CountyCheyenne County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.98833, -101.56686
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating22.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length94 ft (28.5 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2020)
Projected traffic65 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dd Road (rs 115) over Henkle Canyon built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dd Road (rs 115) over Henkle 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 Dd Road (rs 115) over Henkle Canyon carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Dd Road (rs 115) over Henkle Canyon?

The structure is 94 ft (28.5 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Dd Road (rs 115) over Henkle Canyon?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.