US Bridges

SE 60 Ave over Stream

Fair

Barton County, Kansas · 0.5S of Dartmouth · Structure no. 000000000050600

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
420
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SE 60 Ave over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying SE 60 Ave over Stream in Barton County, Kansas. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 74 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 420 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2043. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSE 60 Ave
CrossesStream
Location0.5S of Dartmouth
RouteCounty Highway 980
CountyBarton County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.35831, -98.66403
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic420 (2022)
Projected traffic700 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 60 Ave over Stream built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is SE 60 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 SE 60 Ave over Stream carry?

About 420 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SE 60 Ave over Stream?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SE 60 Ave over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.