Bb Road over Morehouse Canyon
PoorPosted for loadCheyenne County, Kansas · 13.0N 7.0E St. Francis · Structure no. 000120357603060
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 46 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bb Road over Morehouse Canyon is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bb Road over Morehouse Canyon in Cheyenne County, Kansas. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2045. The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long and 23 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bb Road over Morehouse Canyon built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bb Road over Morehouse Canyon in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.
How much traffic does Bb Road over Morehouse Canyon carry?
About 15 vehicles per day (2020 count).
How long is Bb Road over Morehouse Canyon?
The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Bb Road over Morehouse Canyon?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.