US Bridges

Road 23 over Stream

FairPosted for load

Chautauqua County, Kansas · 3.0N 3.5W of Hale · Structure no. 000000000100250

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
117 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Road 23 over Stream is a concrete continuous slab carrying Road 23 over Stream in Chautauqua County, Kansas. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2043. The structure is 117 ft (35.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRoad 23
CrossesStream
Location3.0N 3.5W of Hale
RouteCounty Highway 98
CountyChautauqua County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.28387, -96.1187
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.
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
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 rating19.4 US tons
Inventory rating11.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length117 ft (35.8 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2019)
Projected traffic40 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Road 23 over Stream built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is Road 23 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 Road 23 over Stream carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Road 23 over Stream?

The structure is 117 ft (35.8 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Road 23 over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.