US Bridges

Rs 1562 over Trib. to Cimarron River

GoodPosted for load

Seward County, Kansas · 11.0S.SW. of Satanta · Structure no. 000000000880002

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
85
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1562 over Trib. to Cimarron River is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 1562 over Trib. to Cimarron River in Seward County, Kansas. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 85 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2044. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRs 1562
CrossesTrib. to Cimarron River
Location11.0S.SW. of Satanta
RouteCounty Highway 1562
StateKansas
Coordinates37.29212, -101.05024
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating34.3 US tons
Inventory rating20.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic85 (2022)
Projected traffic100 by 2044
Trucks0%
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 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 1562 over Trib. to Cimarron River built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1562 over Trib. to Cimarron River 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 1562 over Trib. to Cimarron River carry?

About 85 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Rs 1562 over Trib. to Cimarron River?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1562 over Trib. to Cimarron River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.