US Bridges

Local RD 5.9-L.0 over Stream

Fair

Allen County, Kansas · 1.0W 3.0S of Iola · Structure no. 000011025905920

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local RD 5.9-L.0 over Stream is a concrete slab carrying Local RD 5.9-L.0 over Stream in Allen County, Kansas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal RD 5.9-L.0
CrossesStream
Location1.0W 3.0S of Iola
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAllen County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.87831, -95.42908
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating29.8 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2006)
Projected traffic40 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local RD 5.9-L.0 over Stream built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local RD 5.9-L.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 Local RD 5.9-L.0 over Stream carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Local RD 5.9-L.0 over Stream?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Local RD 5.9-L.0 over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.