US Bridges

Rs 445 Comanche RD over Trib. to Blaze Fork

FairPosted for load

McPherson County, Kansas · 8.7W of Elyria · Structure no. 000000000590330

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
270
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 445 Comanche RD over Trib. to Blaze Fork is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 445 Comanche RD over Trib. to Blaze Fork in McPherson 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 270 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2040. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 445 Comanche RD
CrossesTrib. to Blaze Fork
Location8.7W of Elyria
RouteCounty Highway 445
CountyMcPherson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.28963, -97.78676
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 inspectionSeptember 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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.2 US tons
Inventory rating15.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic270 (2020)
Projected traffic400 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 445 Comanche RD over Trib. to Blaze Fork built?

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

What condition is Rs 445 Comanche RD over Trib. to Blaze Fork 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 445 Comanche RD over Trib. to Blaze Fork carry?

About 270 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Rs 445 Comanche RD over Trib. to Blaze Fork?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns Rs 445 Comanche RD over Trib. to Blaze Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.