US Bridges

Rs 445 Comanche RD over Trib. to Blaze Fork

Good

McPherson County, Kansas · 7.6W of Elyria · Structure no. 000000000590340

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
290
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 1966, so it is 59 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 290 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2040. The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesRs 445 Comanche RD
CrossesTrib. to Blaze Fork
Location7.6W of Elyria
RouteCounty Highway 445
StateKansas
Coordinates38.28969, -97.76826
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.8 US tons
Inventory rating19.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length48 ft (14.5 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic290 (2020)
Projected traffic450 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 445 Comanche RD over Trib. to Blaze Fork built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

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

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

About 290 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 48 ft (14.5 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.