US Bridges

NE 60 Ave over Stream

Fair

Barton County, Kansas · 0.5N of Dartmouth · Structure no. 000000000050610

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
565
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NE 60 Ave over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying NE 60 Ave over Stream in Barton County, Kansas. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1970, 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 565 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 520 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNE 60 Ave
CrossesStream
Location0.5N of Dartmouth
RouteCounty Highway 980
CountyBarton County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.36875, -98.66406
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 geometry6: Equal to 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 spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic565 (2022)
Projected traffic520 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 60 Ave over Stream built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is NE 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 NE 60 Ave over Stream carry?

About 565 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is NE 60 Ave over Stream?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns NE 60 Ave over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.