US Bridges

Rs 32 - T RD over Medicine River

FairPosted for load

Kiowa County, Kansas · 1.0N.E. of Belvidere · Structure no. 000000000490030

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
256 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
85
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 32 - T RD over Medicine River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Rs 32 - T RD over Medicine River in Kiowa County, Kansas. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 85 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2046. The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 32 - T RD
CrossesMedicine River
Location1.0N.E. of Belvidere
RouteCounty Highway 32
CountyKiowa County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.45602, -99.0658
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating22.2 US tons
Inventory rating13.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length256 ft (78 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic85 (2021)
Projected traffic100 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 32 - T RD over Medicine River built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 32 - T RD over 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 - T RD over Medicine River carry?

About 85 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 32 - T RD over Medicine River?

The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 32 - T RD over Medicine River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.