US Bridges

NW 80 Ave over Stream

Fair

Barton County, Kansas · 4.0N 2.0W of Heizer · Structure no. 000000000050980

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
235
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NW 80 Ave over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying NW 80 Ave over Stream in Barton County, Kansas. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 235 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 325 by 2043. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNW 80 Ave
CrossesStream
Location4.0N 2.0W of Heizer
RouteCounty Highway 2018
CountyBarton County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.47775, -98.9225
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: 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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.8 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic235 (2022)
Projected traffic325 by 2043
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 NW 80 Ave over Stream built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is NW 80 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 NW 80 Ave over Stream carry?

About 235 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is NW 80 Ave over Stream?

The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns NW 80 Ave over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.