US Bridges

Rs 1984 over Trib. to Cimarron River

Fair

Seward County, Kansas · 14.0N of Liberal · Structure no. 000000000880006

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
562 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
630
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1984 over Trib. to Cimarron River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Rs 1984 over Trib. to Cimarron River in Seward County, Kansas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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.

It carries about 630 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2044. The structure is 562 ft (171.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 1984
CrossesTrib. to Cimarron River
Location14.0N of Liberal
RouteCounty Highway 1984
CountySeward County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.24107, -100.91942
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans13
Design loadUnknown
Structure length562 ft (171.3 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic630 (2022)
Projected traffic800 by 2044
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 1984 over Trib. to Cimarron River built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1984 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 1984 over Trib. to Cimarron River carry?

About 630 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Rs 1984 over Trib. to Cimarron River?

The structure is 562 ft (171.3 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1984 over Trib. to Cimarron River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.