US Bridges

NE 110 Ave over Stream

Good

Barton County, Kansas · 0.5N of Ellinwood · Structure no. 000000000050120

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1965
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
810
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NE 110 Ave over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying NE 110 Ave over Stream in Barton County, Kansas. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1965, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 810 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 995 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNE 110 Ave
CrossesStream
Location0.5N of Ellinwood
RouteCounty Highway 39
StateKansas
Coordinates38.36561, -98.57247
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic810 (2022)
Projected traffic995 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 NE 110 Ave over Stream built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.

What condition is NE 110 Ave over Stream in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does NE 110 Ave over Stream carry?

About 810 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is NE 110 Ave over Stream?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns NE 110 Ave over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.