US Bridges

28 Road (rs 116) over South Beaver Creek

FairPosted for load

Sherman County, Kansas · 13.2N 8.0E of Goodland · Structure no. 000000000910360

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
162 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

28 Road (rs 116) over South Beaver Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 28 Road (rs 116) over South Beaver Creek in Sherman County, Kansas. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 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 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 55 by 2044. The structure is 162 ft (49.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries28 Road (rs 116)
CrossesSouth Beaver Creek
Location13.2N 8.0E of Goodland
RouteCounty Highway 116
CountySherman County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.52776, -101.55801
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating22.7 US tons
Inventory rating13.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 10
Structure length162 ft (49.5 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2020)
Projected traffic55 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 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 28 Road (rs 116) over South Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is 28 Road (rs 116) over South 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 28 Road (rs 116) over South Beaver Creek carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is 28 Road (rs 116) over South Beaver Creek?

The structure is 162 ft (49.5 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 28 Road (rs 116) over South Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.