US Bridges

7th Street over Stream

Good

Douglas County, Kansas · 100E ACORN/7 Int · Structure no. 508750230000004

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2009 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

7th Street over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying 7th Street over Stream in Douglas County, Kansas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 80 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 85 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Carries7th Street
CrossesStream
Location100E ACORN/7 Int
RouteCity Street 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.94662, -95.10145
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2009)
Projected traffic85 by 2044
Trucks15%
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$220,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 7th Street over Stream built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is 7th Street 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does 7th Street over Stream carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 7th Street over Stream?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns 7th Street over Stream?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.