O Road (river St) over S Fork Republican River
FairPosted for loadCheyenne County, Kansas · West Edge of St. Francis · Structure no. 000120343103305
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 120 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
O Road (river St) over S Fork Republican River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying O Road (river St) over S Fork Republican River in Cheyenne County, Kansas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 5 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 165 by 2043. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was O Road (river St) over S Fork Republican River built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is O Road (river St) 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 O Road (river St) over S Fork Republican River carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is O Road (river St) 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 O Road (river St) over S Fork Republican River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.