US Bridges

Rs 1564 over Stream

GoodPosted for load

Chautauqua County, Kansas · 0.3E 2.6N of Peru · Structure no. 000000000100400

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
45
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1564 over Stream is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 1564 over Stream in Chautauqua County, Kansas. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 62 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 45 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 55 by 2043. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRs 1564
CrossesStream
Location0.3E 2.6N of Peru
RouteCounty Highway 1564
StateKansas
Coordinates37.12436, -96.09017
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating27.9 US tons
Inventory rating16.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.5 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2019)
Projected traffic55 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Rs 1564 over Stream built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Rs 1564 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 1564 over Stream carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Rs 1564 over Stream?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.5 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1564 over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.