US Bridges

Rs 96 over Stream

FairPosted for load

Chautauqua County, Kansas · 0.5E of Elgin · Structure no. 000000000100160

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 96 over Stream is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 96 over Stream in Chautauqua County, Kansas. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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 5 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 145 by 2043. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 96
CrossesStream
Location0.5E of Elgin
RouteCounty Highway 96
CountyChautauqua County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.00438, -96.27154
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating25 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2019)
Projected traffic145 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 96 over Stream built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 96 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 96 over Stream carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Rs 96 over Stream?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 96 over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.