US Bridges

RD 26 [rs 1934] over Trib. to Cimarron River

Fair

Stevens County, Kansas · 0.5N 5.5E of Moscow · Structure no. 000000000950020

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

RD 26 [rs 1934] over Trib. to Cimarron River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RD 26 [rs 1934] over Trib. to Cimarron River in Stevens County, Kansas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 24 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRD 26 [rs 1934]
CrossesTrib. to Cimarron River
Location0.5N 5.5E of Moscow
RouteCounty Highway 1934
CountyStevens County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.3354, -101.10421
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 inspectionNovember 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.9 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2018)
Projected traffic24 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 RD 26 [rs 1934] over Trib. to Cimarron River built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is RD 26 [rs 1934] over Trib. to Cimarron River 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does RD 26 [rs 1934] over Trib. to Cimarron River carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RD 26 [rs 1934] over Trib. to Cimarron River?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns RD 26 [rs 1934] over Trib. to Cimarron River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.