US Bridges

NE 110 Ave over Stream

Good

Barton County, Kansas · 1.5N of Ellinwood · Structure no. 000000000050130

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1965
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
6 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 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 995 by 2043. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNE 110 Ave
CrossesStream
Location1.5N of Ellinwood
RouteCounty Highway 39
CountyBarton County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.38049, -98.57269
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 evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating25.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic810 (2022)
Projected traffic995 by 2043
Trucks15%
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 15% are trucks.

How long is NE 110 Ave over Stream?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns NE 110 Ave over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.