US Bridges

Iowa RD 3.3-N.0 over Stream

Fair

Allen County, Kansas · 2.0N 2.0W of Humboldt · Structure no. 000011021305960

Built
1918
107 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Iowa RD 3.3-N.0 over Stream is a steel culvert carrying Iowa RD 3.3-N.0 over Stream in Allen County, Kansas. It was built in 1918 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 107 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 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).

Location

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CarriesIowa RD 3.3-N.0
CrossesStream
Location2.0N 2.0W of Humboldt
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAllen County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.84934, -95.47767
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating74.7 US tons
Inventory rating44.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.1 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.8 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2006)
Projected traffic5 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed198.8 mi (320 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$175,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Iowa RD 3.3-N.0 over Stream built?

It was built in 1918, making it 107 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Iowa RD 3.3-N.0 over Stream 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Iowa RD 3.3-N.0 over Stream carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Iowa RD 3.3-N.0 over Stream?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.1 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Iowa RD 3.3-N.0 over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.