Blue Stem Road over Medicine River
Good Condition54 years old185 vehicles/day
Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Barber |
| Location | 3.5e Of Kiowa |
| Carries | Blue Stem Road |
| Crosses | Medicine River |
| Coordinates | 37.02511, -98.42063 |
Condition Ratings
| Overall Condition | Good |
| Deck | 7 (Good) |
| Superstructure | 7 (Good) |
| Substructure | 7 (Good) |
| Channel/Waterway | 6 (Satisfactory) |
| Scour Critical | 5 — Stable for scour |
Physical Characteristics
| Material | Concrete Continuous |
| Design | Tee Beam |
| Total Length | 592.8 ft (180.7 m) |
| Max Span | 69.9 ft (21.3 m) |
| Deck Width | 29.9 ft (9.1 m) |
| Deck Area | 1644.4 sq m |
| Main Spans | 9 |
| Year Built | 1972 |
Traffic
| Avg Daily Traffic | 185 (2021) |
| Truck Traffic | 10% |
| Lanes On Bridge | 2 |
Inspection & Ownership
| Last Inspection | October 2023 |
| Inspection Frequency | Every 24 months |
| Owner | County Highway Agency |
| Historical Significance | Bridge is not eligible for the National Register |
| Structure Number | 000000000040630 |