US Bridges

SW 110 Ave over Stream

Fair

Barton County, Kansas · 4.0N of Pawnee Rock · Structure no. 000000000050030

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1954
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
61 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
235
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW 110 Ave over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying SW 110 Ave over Stream in Barton County, Kansas. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1954, 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 6 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 235 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 205 by 2043. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSW 110 Ave
CrossesStream
Location4.0N of Pawnee Rock
RouteCounty Highway 37
CountyBarton County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.32941, -98.97694
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating27.6 US tons
Inventory rating16.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans7
Design loadUnknown
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic235 (2022)
Projected traffic205 by 2043
Trucks10%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SW 110 Ave over Stream built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1954.

What condition is SW 110 Ave 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SW 110 Ave over Stream carry?

About 235 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SW 110 Ave over Stream?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SW 110 Ave over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.