US Bridges

250th St. over Unnamed Stream

FairPosted for load

Brown County, Kansas · 0.7N 1.8E of Hiawatha · Structure no. 000071015803180

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
55
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

250th St. over Unnamed Stream is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 250th St. over Unnamed Stream in Brown County, Kansas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 55 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2044. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries250th St.
CrossesUnnamed Stream
Location0.7N 1.8E of Hiawatha
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBrown County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.87047, -95.49147
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29.7 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2016)
Projected traffic60 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 250th St. over Unnamed Stream built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is 250th St. over Unnamed 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does 250th St. over Unnamed Stream carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is 250th St. over Unnamed Stream?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns 250th St. over Unnamed Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.