US Bridges

Bb Road over Arnold Harvey Canyon

Fair

Cheyenne County, Kansas · 13.0N 5.0E St. Francis · Structure no. 000120353703060

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bb Road over Arnold Harvey Canyon is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bb Road over Arnold Harvey Canyon in Cheyenne County, Kansas. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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.

It carries about 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2045. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesBb Road
CrossesArnold Harvey Canyon
Location13.0N 5.0E St. Francis
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCheyenne County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.95916, -101.69806
Functional classRural Local

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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2020)
Projected traffic20 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Bb Road over Arnold Harvey Canyon built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bb Road over Arnold Harvey Canyon 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 Bb Road over Arnold Harvey Canyon carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Bb Road over Arnold Harvey Canyon?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Bb Road over Arnold Harvey Canyon?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.