Historic Bridges of the U.S. | Grouse Creek Sec. 34 Bridge

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This is one of many stone arch bridges in Cowley County, Kansas.

Photo taken by Robert Elder in June 2004

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From upstream.

Photo taken by Robert Elder in June 2004

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The bridge has a long approach from the north.

Photo taken by Robert Elder in June 2004

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Looking north.

Photo taken by Robert Elder in June 2004

Overview: Two-span stone arch bridge over Grouse Creek on a local road five miles north and one mile east of Cambridge
Location: Cowley County, Kansas
Status: Open to one-lane traffic
History: Built ca. 1910
Design: Stone arch
Dimensions: Length of largest span: 44.9 ft.
Total length: 106.0 ft.
Deck width: 13.5 ft.
Approximate latitude, longitude: +37.39055, -96.64431 (decimal degrees)
37°23'26" N, 96°38'40" W (degrees°minutes'seconds")
Land survey: T. 30 S., R. 7 E., Sec. 34
Inventory number: BH 17634 (Bridgehunter.com ID)
Inspection (as of 11/2006): Deck condition rating: Satisfactory (6 out of 9)
Superstructure condition rating: Satisfactory (6 out of 9)
Substructure condition rating: Fair (5 out of 9)
Sufficiency rating: 45.2 (out of 100)
Average daily traffic (as of 2000): 15