US Bridges

Road 19 over Stream

FairPosted for load

Chautauqua County, Kansas · 8.5N 0.5W of Sedan · Structure no. 000100943006765

Built
1909
116 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Road 19 over Stream is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Road 19 over Stream in Chautauqua County, Kansas. It was built in 1909 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 116 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

Location

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CarriesRoad 19
CrossesStream
Location8.5N 0.5W of Sedan
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyChautauqua County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.26445, -96.19942
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionAugust 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.3 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.4 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2016)
Projected traffic15 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 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 Road 19 over Stream built?

It was built in 1909, making it 116 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Road 19 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Road 19 over Stream carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Road 19 over Stream?

The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Road 19 over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.