US Bridges

Road a over Trib. to Cimarron River

Fair

Seward County, Kansas · 1.0W 14.5N Pleasant Vly · Structure no. 000880409006664

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Road a over Trib. to Cimarron River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Road a over Trib. to Cimarron River in Seward County, Kansas. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 26 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRoad a
CrossesTrib. to Cimarron River
Location1.0W 14.5N Pleasant Vly
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySeward County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.3371, -101.06797
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99.9 US tons
Inventory rating68.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic60 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Road a over Trib. to Cimarron River built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Road a 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Road a over Trib. to Cimarron River carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Road a over Trib. to Cimarron River?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Road a over Trib. to Cimarron River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.