Prairie Road over Stream
PoorPosted for loadChautauqua County, Kansas · 1.5S 3.0E of Hale · Structure no. 000100965206840
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 31 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Prairie Road over Stream is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Prairie Road over Stream in Chautauqua County, Kansas. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. 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 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Prairie Road over Stream built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is Prairie Road over Stream in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does Prairie Road over Stream carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Prairie Road over Stream?
The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Prairie Road over Stream?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.