US Bridges

SE 20 RD over Stream

Fair

Barton County, Kansas · 1.0S 2.5W of Ellinwood · Structure no. 000000000050180

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 1972
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
60 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
805
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SE 20 RD over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying SE 20 RD over Stream in Barton County, Kansas. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1972, so it is 73 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 805 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 920 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSE 20 RD
CrossesStream
Location1.0S 2.5W of Ellinwood
RouteCounty Highway 40
CountyBarton County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.33343, -98.6295
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating41.6 US tons
Inventory rating24.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic805 (2022)
Projected traffic920 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 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 SE 20 RD over Stream built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.

What condition is SE 20 RD 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 SE 20 RD over Stream carry?

About 805 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SE 20 RD over Stream?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SE 20 RD over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.