25 Road over South Fork Beaver Creek
PoorSherman County, Kansas · 10.6N 5.0E of Goodland · Structure no. 000910361003667
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 75 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 35
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
25 Road over South Fork Beaver Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 25 Road over South Fork 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2044. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 25 Road over South Fork Beaver Creek built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.
What condition is 25 Road over South Fork Beaver Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does 25 Road over South Fork Beaver Creek carry?
About 35 vehicles per day (2020 count).
How long is 25 Road over South Fork Beaver Creek?
The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns 25 Road over South Fork Beaver Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.