US Bridges

E. 6th. St. over Montgomery Street Ditch

Fair

Ellis County, Kansas · E. 6th. St. in Hays · Structure no. 512100260000008

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
880
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E. 6th. St. over Montgomery Street Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying E. 6th. St. over Montgomery Street Ditch in Ellis County, Kansas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 880 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 980 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 41 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesE. 6th. St.
CrossesMontgomery Street Ditch
LocationE. 6th. St. in Hays
RouteCity Street 0
CountyEllis County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.86554, -99.32447
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic880 (2020)
Projected traffic980 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$30,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E. 6th. St. over Montgomery Street Ditch built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is E. 6th. St. over Montgomery Street Ditch 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does E. 6th. St. over Montgomery Street Ditch carry?

About 880 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is E. 6th. St. over Montgomery Street Ditch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns E. 6th. St. over Montgomery Street Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.