US Bridges

Rs 1700 over Stream

FairPosted for load

Atchison County, Kansas · 3.0N 1.0E of Lancaster · Structure no. 000000000030490

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
146 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
187
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1700 over Stream is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Rs 1700 over Stream in Atchison County, Kansas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 187 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 201 by 2042. The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 1700
CrossesStream
Location3.0N 1.0E of Lancaster
RouteCounty Highway 1700
CountyAtchison County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.61267, -95.28343
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.1 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length146 ft (44.5 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic187 (2007)
Projected traffic201 by 2042
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 1700 over Stream built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1700 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 1700 over Stream carry?

About 187 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is Rs 1700 over Stream?

The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1700 over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.