US Bridges

Rs 26 over Stream

FairPosted for load

Atchison County, Kansas · 1.2W of Huron · Structure no. 000000000030220

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1954
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
56
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 26 over Stream is a concrete tee beam carrying Rs 26 over Stream in Atchison County, Kansas. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1954, so it is 95 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 56 vehicles a day, projected to reach 95 by 2042. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 26
CrossesStream
Location1.2W of Huron
RouteCounty Highway 26
CountyAtchison County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.63823, -95.37294
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than 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 rating30.8 US tons
Inventory rating18.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic56 (2007)
Projected traffic95 by 2042
Trucks0%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$235,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 26 over Stream built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1954.

What condition is Rs 26 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 26 over Stream carry?

About 56 vehicles per day (2007 count).

How long is Rs 26 over Stream?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 26 over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.