251st RD over Blue Branch Grouse Creek
GoodPosted for loadCowley County, Kansas · 1.8W 1.0S of Cambridge · Structure no. 000000000180780
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 93 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 230
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
251st RD over Blue Branch Grouse Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 251st RD over Blue Branch Grouse Creek in Cowley County, Kansas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 230 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 275 by 2044. The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 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 251st RD over Blue Branch Grouse Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is 251st RD over Blue Branch Grouse 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does 251st RD over Blue Branch Grouse Creek carry?
About 230 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is 251st RD over Blue Branch Grouse Creek?
The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns 251st RD over Blue Branch Grouse Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.