7 Road over Trib. to Bluff Creek
GoodPosted for loadComanche County, Kansas · 6.5S 2.7E of Protection · Structure no. 000170589006968
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
7 Road over Trib. to Bluff Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 7 Road over Trib. to Bluff Creek in Comanche County, Kansas. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 24 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 7 Road over Trib. to Bluff Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is 7 Road over Trib. to Bluff Creek 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does 7 Road over Trib. to Bluff Creek carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is 7 Road over Trib. to Bluff Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns 7 Road over Trib. to Bluff Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.