US Bridges

23 Road over Trib. to White Woman Ck.

Good

Greeley County, Kansas · 7.0E 4.1N of Tribune · Structure no. 000360355005028

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
94 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

23 Road over Trib. to White Woman Ck. is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying 23 Road over Trib. to White Woman Ck. in Greeley County, Kansas. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2041. The structure is 94 ft (28.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries23 Road
CrossesTrib. to White Woman Ck.
Location7.0E 4.1N of Tribune
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.52606, -101.62269
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.9 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length94 ft (28.5 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2013)
Projected traffic25 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 23 Road over Trib. to White Woman Ck. built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is 23 Road over Trib. to White Woman Ck. 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 23 Road over Trib. to White Woman Ck. carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 23 Road over Trib. to White Woman Ck.?

The structure is 94 ft (28.5 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 23 Road over Trib. to White Woman Ck.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.