US Bridges

22 Road over Waterway

GoodPosted for load

Greeley County, Kansas · 11.0S 6.0E of Tribune · Structure no. 000000000360060

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

22 Road over Waterway is a concrete culvert carrying 22 Road over Waterway in Greeley County, Kansas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 70 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2041. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries22 Road
CrossesWaterway
Location11.0S 6.0E of Tribune
RouteCounty Highway 289
CountyGreeley County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.29792, -101.64106
Functional classRural Major 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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating33.4 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2022)
Projected traffic60 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 22 Road over Waterway built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is 22 Road over Waterway 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does 22 Road over Waterway carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 22 Road over Waterway?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns 22 Road over Waterway?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.