US Bridges

Rs 32 - Dodge Ave over Trib. to Medicine River

FairPosted for load

Kiowa County, Kansas · S.W. Edge of Belvidere · Structure no. 000000000490020

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 32 - Dodge Ave over Trib. to Medicine River is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 32 - Dodge Ave 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 75 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 85 by 2046. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 32 - Dodge Ave
CrossesTrib. to Medicine River
LocationS.W. Edge of Belvidere
RouteCounty Highway 32
CountyKiowa County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.44822, -99.08317
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating22.2 US tons
Inventory rating13.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2021)
Projected traffic85 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 32 - Dodge Ave over Trib. to Medicine River built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 32 - Dodge Ave over Trib. to Medicine River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 32 - Dodge Ave over Trib. to Medicine River carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 32 - Dodge Ave over Trib. to Medicine River?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 32 - Dodge Ave over Trib. to Medicine River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.