Road and Bridge Department
Road and Bridge is responsible for 796 lane miles of road is the County. Services include snow removal, mowing ditches, pothole patching, sealing, bridge and culvert repair. Offices are located at 2401 7th Street in Great Bend, . . .
Contact info
Chris Schartz - Director Richard Estes - Shop Foreman Taylor Saindon - Asphalt Foreman Adam Stremel - Dirt Foreman P.O. Box 518 2401 7th Street Great Bend, Kansas 67530 (620)793-1816
Sand and Gravel Operations
The County operates a sand dredging operation on South Washington Street. The County's annual use of sand is approximately 45,000 to 50,000 tons per year. Sand is mixed with salt to treat roads in winter, screenings are used . . .
Signs and Road Painting
Barton County Road and Bridge is responsible for the installation and maintenance of 8,700 signs in the county. Barton County has recently updated all 911 signs and is in the process of updating all other traffic signs. To report . . .
Bridges and Culverts
Bridges and Culverts are responsible for the maintenance and improving 369 bridges and all culverts over 54" in diameter in the County. All bridges in the County are inspected every two years for safety and required improvements. . . .
Road Closings
Unfortunately the County must close roads or detour traffic while repairs and maintenance is ongoing. Road & Bridge Department will make every effort to post closings to accommodate traffic. Closings that are planned will be . . .
Road Paving and Sealing
The Road & Bridge Department is responsible for 398 miles of paved roads in the County. Each year, depending upon the budget, the department re-paves, seals and patches roads as necessary. Concerns or complaints should be . . .
Shop and Yards
Road and Bridge is located at 2401 7th Street in Great Bend, Kansas. The facility was built in 1957 and has been extensively remodeled and improved. The site provides services and storage for other departments in the County. . . .