US Bridges

W Road over Trib. to Cimarron River

FairPosted for load

Comanche County, Kansas · 3.0S 5.4W of Buttermilk · Structure no. 000000000170020

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
62 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Road over Trib. to Cimarron River is a concrete culvert carrying W Road over Trib. to Cimarron River in Comanche County, Kansas. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2042. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesW Road
CrossesTrib. to Cimarron River
Location3.0S 5.4W of Buttermilk
RouteCounty Highway 30
CountyComanche County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.06197, -99.42239
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating10 US tons
Inventory rating10 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans7
Design loadUnknown
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2021)
Projected traffic40 by 2042
Trucks10%
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 W Road over Trib. to Cimarron River built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Road over Trib. to Cimarron 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does W Road over Trib. to Cimarron River carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is W Road over Trib. to Cimarron River?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns W Road over Trib. to Cimarron River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.