US Bridges

13th Street over Stream

Poor

Douglas County, Kansas · 100E 13/BLUESTEM Int · Structure no. 508750230000002

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2009 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

13th Street over Stream is a steel culvert carrying 13th Street over Stream in Douglas County, Kansas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 4 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.

It carries about 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 85 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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Carries13th Street
CrossesStream
Location100E 13/BLUESTEM Int
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDouglas County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.93701, -95.09023
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.2 US tons
Inventory rating24.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2009)
Projected traffic85 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$280,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 13th Street over Stream built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is 13th Street 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does 13th Street over Stream carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is 13th Street over Stream?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 13th Street over Stream?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.