US Bridges

E. 27th Street over Stream

Fair

Ellis County, Kansas · E. 27th Street · Structure no. 000000000260595

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,180
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E. 27th Street over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying E. 27th Street over Stream in Ellis County, Kansas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,180 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,250 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesE. 27th Street
CrossesStream
LocationE. 27th Street
RouteCounty Highway 234
StateKansas
Coordinates38.88556, -99.295
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,180 (2020)
Projected traffic2,250 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E. 27th Street over Stream built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is E. 27th Street 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does E. 27th Street over Stream carry?

About 2,180 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is E. 27th Street over Stream?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns E. 27th Street over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.