US Bridges

Independence RD over Stream

GoodPosted for load

Chautauqua County, Kansas · 3.5E of Sedan · Structure no. 000000000100190

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1966
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
219
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Independence RD over Stream is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Independence RD over Stream in Chautauqua County, Kansas. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1966, so it is 95 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 219 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 355 by 2043. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesIndependence RD
CrossesStream
Location3.5E of Sedan
RouteCounty Highway 97
CountyChautauqua County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.13382, -96.11691
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; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating7.2 US tons
Inventory rating4.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic219 (2019)
Projected traffic355 by 2043
Trucks5%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Independence RD over Stream built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1966.

What condition is Independence 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Independence RD over Stream carry?

About 219 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Independence RD over Stream?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Independence RD over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.