37 Road over Tributary Beaver Creek
PoorPosted for loadRawlins County, Kansas · 2.6S 2.3E of Herndon · Structure no. 000770455803181
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 15
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
37 Road over Tributary Beaver Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 37 Road over Tributary Beaver Creek in Rawlins County, Kansas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2044. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 37 Road over Tributary Beaver Creek built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is 37 Road over Tributary Beaver Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does 37 Road over Tributary Beaver Creek carry?
About 15 vehicles per day (2020 count).
How long is 37 Road over Tributary Beaver Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns 37 Road over Tributary Beaver Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.