US Bridges

Rs 1662 over Bear Creek

Fair

Stanton County, Kansas · 4.0E 7.5N of Johnson City · Structure no. 000000000940100

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
96
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1662 over Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Rs 1662 over Bear Creek in Stanton County, Kansas. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 59 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.

It carries about 96 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2042. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 1662
CrossesBear Creek
Location4.0E 7.5N of Johnson City
RouteCounty Highway 1662
CountyStanton County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.68504, -101.67182
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic96 (2009)
Projected traffic40 by 2042
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 1662 over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is Rs 1662 over Bear 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 1662 over Bear Creek carry?

About 96 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Rs 1662 over Bear Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1662 over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.