US Bridges

22 Road (rs 1889) over S Fork Republican River

FairPosted for load

Cheyenne County, Kansas · 11.4N 8.0E St. Francis · Structure no. 000000000120320

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
382 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
15
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

22 Road (rs 1889) over S Fork Republican River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying 22 Road (rs 1889) over S Fork Republican River in Cheyenne County, Kansas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2045. The structure is 382 ft (116.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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Carries22 Road (rs 1889)
CrossesS Fork Republican River
Location11.4N 8.0E St. Francis
RouteCounty Highway 1889
CountyCheyenne County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.93569, -101.65567
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.5 US tons
Inventory rating17.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadH 15
Structure length382 ft (116.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2020)
Projected traffic25 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 22 Road (rs 1889) over S Fork Republican River built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is 22 Road (rs 1889) 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 22 Road (rs 1889) over S Fork Republican River carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is 22 Road (rs 1889) over S Fork Republican River?

The structure is 382 ft (116.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 22 Road (rs 1889) over S Fork Republican River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.