US Bridges

3200 St. 16.0-O.4 over Stream

Poor

Allen County, Kansas · 5.0W 2.6N of Elsmore · Structure no. 000011047005984

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

3200 St. 16.0-O.4 over Stream is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 3200 St. 16.0-O.4 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries3200 St. 16.0-O.4
CrossesStream
Location5.0W 2.6N of Elsmore
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAllen County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.82794, -95.24431
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating15 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 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 traffic40 (2006)
Projected traffic40 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$85,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 3200 St. 16.0-O.4 over Stream built?

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

What condition is 3200 St. 16.0-O.4 over Stream in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does 3200 St. 16.0-O.4 over Stream carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is 3200 St. 16.0-O.4 over Stream?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns 3200 St. 16.0-O.4 over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.