US Bridges

Rs 1562 over Trib. to Cimarron River

FairPosted for load

Seward County, Kansas · 8.0S.SW. of Satanta · Structure no. 000000000880003

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
64 ft
6 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 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 85 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2044. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 1562
CrossesTrib. to Cimarron River
Location8.0S.SW. of Satanta
RouteCounty Highway 1562
CountySeward County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.3361, -101.0502
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating34.9 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadH 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 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
Trucks5%
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 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1562 over Trib. to Cimarron River 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 Rs 1562 over Trib. to Cimarron River carry?

About 85 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

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

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1562 over Trib. to Cimarron River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.