US Bridges

Valley RD Rs 95 over Stream

GoodPosted for load

Chautauqua County, Kansas · 4.6N of Cloverdale · Structure no. 000000000100100

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
119 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Valley RD Rs 95 over Stream is a concrete continuous slab carrying Valley RD Rs 95 over Stream in Chautauqua County, Kansas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2043. The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesValley RD Rs 95
CrossesStream
Location4.6N of Cloverdale
RouteCounty Highway 95
CountyChautauqua County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.28776, -96.48444
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length119 ft (36.3 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2019)
Projected traffic50 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 Valley RD Rs 95 over Stream built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Valley RD Rs 95 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Valley RD Rs 95 over Stream carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Valley RD Rs 95 over Stream?

The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Valley RD Rs 95 over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.