US Bridges

Y Road (rs 675) over Trib. to Beaver Creek

FairPosted for load

Rawlins County, Kansas · 0.5N 0.2E of Herndon · Structure no. 000000000770240

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
133 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
115
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Y Road (rs 675) over Trib. to Beaver Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Y Road (rs 675) over Trib. to Beaver Creek in Rawlins County, Kansas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 115 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 125 by 2044. The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesY Road (rs 675)
CrossesTrib. to Beaver Creek
Location0.5N 0.2E of Herndon
RouteCounty Highway 675
CountyRawlins County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.91519, -100.78378
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.4 US tons
Inventory rating19.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length133 ft (40.4 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 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 traffic115 (2020)
Projected traffic125 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Y Road (rs 675) over Trib. to Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Y Road (rs 675) over Trib. to Beaver Creek 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Y Road (rs 675) over Trib. to Beaver Creek carry?

About 115 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Y Road (rs 675) over Trib. to Beaver Creek?

The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Y Road (rs 675) over Trib. to Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.