US Bridges

Rs 154 at 4th Road over Cimarron River

Fair

Comanche County, Kansas · 12.1S of Protection · Structure no. 000000000170110

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
574 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 154 at 4th Road over Cimarron River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Rs 154 at 4th Road over Cimarron River in Comanche County, Kansas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 70 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 70 by 2044. The structure is 574 ft (175 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.7 mi (72 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 154 at 4th Road
CrossesCimarron River
Location12.1S of Protection
RouteCounty Highway 154
CountyComanche County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.02633, -99.48244
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating36.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length574 ft (175 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2021)
Projected traffic70 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed44.7 mi (72 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 Rs 154 at 4th Road over Cimarron River built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 154 at 4th Road over 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 Rs 154 at 4th Road over Cimarron River carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 154 at 4th Road over Cimarron River?

The structure is 574 ft (175 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 154 at 4th Road over Cimarron River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.