US Bridges

Rs 19 over Stream

PoorPosted for load

Atchison County, Kansas · 1.2S of Effingham · Structure no. 000000000030070

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1950
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
854
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 19 over Stream is a concrete slab carrying Rs 19 over Stream in Atchison County, Kansas. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1950, so it is 105 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 854 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 854 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRs 19
CrossesStream
Location1.2S of Effingham
RouteCounty Highway 19
StateKansas
Coordinates39.50528, -95.4029
Functional classRural Major Collector

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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating21.8 US tons
Inventory rating16.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic854 (2007)
Projected traffic854 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$220,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 19 over Stream built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1950.

What condition is Rs 19 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 19 over Stream carry?

About 854 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rs 19 over Stream?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 19 over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.