US Bridges

15 Road (rs 878) over Middle Beaver Creek

FairPosted for load

Sherman County, Kansas · 6.0N 5.0W of Goodland · Structure no. 000000000910280

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
132 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

15 Road (rs 878) over Middle Beaver Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 15 Road (rs 878) over Middle Beaver Creek in Sherman 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 110 by 2044. The structure is 132 ft (40.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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Carries15 Road (rs 878)
CrossesMiddle Beaver Creek
Location6.0N 5.0W of Goodland
RouteCounty Highway 878
CountySherman County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.43822, -101.80022
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating18.6 US tons
Inventory rating11.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length132 ft (40.1 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2020)
Projected traffic110 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 15 Road (rs 878) over Middle Beaver Creek built?

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

What condition is 15 Road (rs 878) over Middle Beaver 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 15 Road (rs 878) over Middle Beaver Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is 15 Road (rs 878) over Middle Beaver Creek?

The structure is 132 ft (40.1 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 15 Road (rs 878) over Middle Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.