US Bridges

Vale RD over Republican Tributary

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Cloud County, Kansas · 2.1W 3.8N of Concordia · Structure no. 000150781303520

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
101 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vale RD over Republican Tributary is a concrete continuous slab carrying Vale RD over Republican Tributary in Cloud County, Kansas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2043. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesVale RD
CrossesRepublican Tributary
Location2.1W 3.8N of Concordia
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCloud County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.62449, -97.70037
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.3 US tons
Inventory rating55.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span39 ft (12 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2019)
Projected traffic40 by 2043
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Vale RD over Republican Tributary built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vale RD over Republican Tributary 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Vale RD over Republican Tributary carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Vale RD over Republican Tributary?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Vale RD over Republican Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.