32 Road over Trib. S Fork Sappa Creek
PoorPosted for loadSherman County, Kansas · 1.4N 3.0E of Edson · Structure no. 000910375003886
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 35
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
32 Road over Trib. S Fork Sappa Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 32 Road over Trib. S Fork Sappa Creek in Sherman County, Kansas. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 32 Road over Trib. S Fork Sappa Creek built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.
What condition is 32 Road over Trib. S Fork Sappa 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does 32 Road over Trib. S Fork Sappa Creek carry?
About 35 vehicles per day (2020 count).
How long is 32 Road over Trib. S Fork Sappa Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns 32 Road over Trib. S Fork Sappa Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.