Rs 32 - RD 70 over Trib. to Medicine River
GoodPosted for loadKiowa County, Kansas · 1.0S.W. of Belvidere · Structure no. 000000000490010
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 21 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 70
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rs 32 - RD 70 over Trib. to Medicine River is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 32 - RD 70 over Trib. to Medicine River in Kiowa County, Kansas. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 85 by 2046. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rs 32 - RD 70 over Trib. to Medicine River built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rs 32 - RD 70 over Trib. to Medicine River 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Rs 32 - RD 70 over Trib. to Medicine River carry?
About 70 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Rs 32 - RD 70 over Trib. to Medicine River?
The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Rs 32 - RD 70 over Trib. to Medicine River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.