26th Rd. over Trib. to Cow Creek
FairPosted for loadRice County, Kansas · 10.0E 1.1S of Sterling · Structure no. 000800747005501
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 51 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 25
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
26th Rd. over Trib. to Cow Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 26th Rd. over Trib. to Cow Creek in Rice County, Kansas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2044. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 26th Rd. over Trib. to Cow Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is 26th Rd. over Trib. to Cow 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does 26th Rd. over Trib. to Cow Creek carry?
About 25 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is 26th Rd. over Trib. to Cow Creek?
The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns 26th Rd. over Trib. to Cow Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.