US Bridges

NE 140 RD over Stream

GoodPosted for load

Barton County, Kansas · 3.0N 3.0W of Red Wing · Structure no. 000000000050740

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NE 140 RD over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying NE 140 RD over Stream in Barton County, Kansas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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. 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 37 ft (11.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNE 140 RD
CrossesStream
Location3.0N 3.0W of Red Wing
RouteCounty Highway 1501
StateKansas
Coordinates38.56516, -98.71603
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating30.8 US tons
Inventory rating18.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 140 RD over Stream built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is NE 140 RD 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 140 RD over Stream carry?

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

How long is NE 140 RD over Stream?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns NE 140 RD over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.