US Bridges

I.5 Road (rs 877) over Trib. S Fork Republican

GoodPosted for load

Cheyenne County, Kansas · 5.0S 9.0W St. Francis · Structure no. 000000000120210

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
65
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

I.5 Road (rs 877) over Trib. S Fork Republican is a concrete culvert carrying I.5 Road (rs 877) over Trib. S Fork Republican in Cheyenne County, Kansas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 65 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesI.5 Road (rs 877)
CrossesTrib. S Fork Republican
Location5.0S 9.0W St. Francis
RouteCounty Highway 877
CountyCheyenne County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.69174, -101.97861
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating20 US tons
Inventory rating12 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65 (2020)
Projected traffic75 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$300,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I.5 Road (rs 877) over Trib. S Fork Republican built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is I.5 Road (rs 877) over Trib. S Fork Republican 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 I.5 Road (rs 877) over Trib. S Fork Republican carry?

About 65 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is I.5 Road (rs 877) over Trib. S Fork Republican?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns I.5 Road (rs 877) over Trib. S Fork Republican?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.