US Bridges

MONTGOMERY/25.5 ST over Trib. to Elk River

Poor

Elk County, Kansas · 0.5S of Longton · Structure no. 000000000250080

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
105
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

MONTGOMERY/25.5 ST over Trib. to Elk River is a concrete culvert carrying MONTGOMERY/25.5 ST over Trib. to Elk River in Elk County, Kansas. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 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 105 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 125 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesMONTGOMERY/25.5 ST
CrossesTrib. to Elk River
Location0.5S of Longton
RouteCounty Highway 98
CountyElk County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.36772, -96.08226
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.7 US tons
Inventory rating44.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic105 (2019)
Projected traffic125 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$430,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was MONTGOMERY/25.5 ST over Trib. to Elk River built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is MONTGOMERY/25.5 ST over Trib. to Elk River 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 MONTGOMERY/25.5 ST over Trib. to Elk River carry?

About 105 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is MONTGOMERY/25.5 ST over Trib. to Elk River?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns MONTGOMERY/25.5 ST over Trib. to Elk River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.