US Bridges

Custer Road over Pump House Canyon

Good

Geary County, Kansas · 905-258 · Structure no. DAPFORRIL000204

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2019 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Custer Road over Pump House Canyon is a concrete culvert carrying Custer Road over Pump House Canyon in Geary County, Kansas. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,250 by 2044. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCuster Road
CrossesPump House Canyon
Location905-258
CountyGeary County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.06337, -96.79863
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2019)
Projected traffic1,250 by 2044
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerArmy
Maintained byArmy
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$3,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Custer Road over Pump House Canyon built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Custer Road over Pump House Canyon 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Custer Road over Pump House Canyon carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Custer Road over Pump House Canyon?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns Custer Road over Pump House Canyon?

It is owned by the Army.