US Bridges

Rs 809 Bronco Road over Stream

GoodPosted for load

Chautauqua County, Kansas · 1.5E 3.7S of Niotaze · Structure no. 000000000100380

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
130
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 809 Bronco Road over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 809 Bronco Road over Stream in Chautauqua County, Kansas. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 130 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 155 by 2043. The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 809 Bronco Road
CrossesStream
Location1.5E 3.7S of Niotaze
RouteCounty Highway 809
CountyChautauqua County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.01355, -95.98448
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating37.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length36 ft (11.1 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2019)
Projected traffic155 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 Rs 809 Bronco Road over Stream built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 809 Bronco Road 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 Rs 809 Bronco Road over Stream carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Rs 809 Bronco Road over Stream?

The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 809 Bronco Road over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.