US Bridges

Rs 445 Comanche RD over Blaze Fork

FairPosted for load

McPherson County, Kansas · 6.1W of Elyria · Structure no. 000000000590360

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
140 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
290
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 445 Comanche RD over Blaze Fork is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 445 Comanche RD over Blaze Fork in McPherson County, Kansas. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 290 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2040. The structure is 140 ft (42.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 445 Comanche RD
CrossesBlaze Fork
Location6.1W of Elyria
RouteCounty Highway 445
CountyMcPherson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.28971, -97.74003
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry5: 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 rating20.1 US tons
Inventory rating12 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length140 ft (42.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 closed8.1 mi (13 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 Blaze Fork built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 445 Comanche RD over 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 Blaze Fork carry?

About 290 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Rs 445 Comanche RD over Blaze Fork?

The structure is 140 ft (42.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 445 Comanche RD over Blaze Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.