US Bridges

NE 30 Ave over Stream

FairPosted for load

Barton County, Kansas · 3.5N 3.0W of Red Wing · Structure no. 000000000050730

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
52 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NE 30 Ave over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying NE 30 Ave over Stream in Barton County, Kansas. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 80 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 65 by 2043. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 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 30 Ave
CrossesStream
Location3.5N 3.0W of Red Wing
RouteCounty Highway 1501
CountyBarton County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.57019, -98.71992
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating28.8 US tons
Inventory rating17.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2022)
Projected traffic65 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 NE 30 Ave over Stream built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is NE 30 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 30 Ave over Stream carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is NE 30 Ave over Stream?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns NE 30 Ave over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.