US Bridges

8 Road over Trib. S Beaver Creek

Good

Sherman County, Kansas · 1.2S 5.5E of Kanorado · Structure no. 000910327003942

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

8 Road over Trib. S Beaver Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 8 Road over Trib. S Beaver Creek in Sherman County, Kansas. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2044. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries8 Road
CrossesTrib. S Beaver Creek
Location1.2S 5.5E of Kanorado
RouteCounty Highway 9103
CountySherman County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.31881, -101.93067
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2020)
Projected traffic35 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 8 Road over Trib. S Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is 8 Road over Trib. S Beaver Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does 8 Road over Trib. S Beaver Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is 8 Road over Trib. S Beaver Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 8 Road over Trib. S Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.