US Bridges

Iowa RD 14.5-N.0 over Stream

Fair

Allen County, Kansas · 1.5E 5.0S of LA Harpe · Structure no. 000011043505960

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Iowa RD 14.5-N.0 over Stream is a concrete continuous slab carrying Iowa RD 14.5-N.0 over Stream in Allen County, Kansas. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 5 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 80 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesIowa RD 14.5-N.0
CrossesStream
Location1.5E 5.0S of LA Harpe
RouteCounty Highway 110
CountyAllen County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.84914, -95.27115
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2006)
Projected traffic80 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$101,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Iowa RD 14.5-N.0 over Stream built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Iowa RD 14.5-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 14.5-N.0 over Stream carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Iowa RD 14.5-N.0 over Stream?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Iowa RD 14.5-N.0 over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.