US Bridges

16 Road over Trib. Salt Fk. Ark. Riv.

Fair

Comanche County, Kansas · 3.0E of Buttermilk · Structure no. 000170607006968

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

16 Road over Trib. Salt Fk. Ark. Riv. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 16 Road over Trib. Salt Fk. Ark. Riv. in Comanche County, Kansas. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 24 by 2044. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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Carries16 Road
CrossesTrib. Salt Fk. Ark. Riv.
Location3.0E of Buttermilk
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyComanche County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.10933, -99.27034
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2021)
Projected traffic24 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 16 Road over Trib. Salt Fk. Ark. Riv. built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is 16 Road over Trib. Salt Fk. Ark. Riv. 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 16 Road over Trib. Salt Fk. Ark. Riv. carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 16 Road over Trib. Salt Fk. Ark. Riv.?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns 16 Road over Trib. Salt Fk. Ark. Riv.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.