US Bridges

Victoria Road over Stream

GoodPosted for load

Ellis County, Kansas · 4.5E of Hays · Structure no. 000260613904560

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
65
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Victoria Road over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Victoria Road over Stream in Ellis County, Kansas. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 65 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2044. The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesVictoria Road
CrossesStream
Location4.5E of Hays
RouteCounty Highway 2608
CountyEllis County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.8711, -99.2449
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.6 US tons
Inventory rating21.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length42 ft (12.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65 (2020)
Projected traffic75 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Victoria Road over Stream built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Victoria Road 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Victoria Road over Stream carry?

About 65 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Victoria Road over Stream?

The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Victoria Road over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.