US Bridges

3 Road (rs 877) over S Fork Republican River

FairPosted for load

Cheyenne County, Kansas · 6.8S 11.0W St. Francis · Structure no. 000000000120200

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

3 Road (rs 877) over S Fork Republican River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 3 Road (rs 877) over S Fork Republican River in Cheyenne County, Kansas. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2045. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 24 ft wide.

Location

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Carries3 Road (rs 877)
CrossesS Fork Republican River
Location6.8S 11.0W St. Francis
RouteCounty Highway 877
CountyCheyenne County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.67189, -102.01333
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating17 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 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 traffic80 (2020)
Projected traffic100 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$100,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 3 Road (rs 877) over S Fork Republican River built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is 3 Road (rs 877) over S Fork Republican River 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 3 Road (rs 877) over S Fork Republican River carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is 3 Road (rs 877) over S Fork Republican River?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns 3 Road (rs 877) over S Fork Republican River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.