US Bridges

NW 50 RD over Stream

FairPosted for load

Harper County, Kansas · 5.0N 1.0W of Anthony · Structure no. 000390741506820

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NW 50 RD over Stream is a concrete continuous slab carrying NW 50 RD over Stream in Harper County, Kansas. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNW 50 RD
CrossesStream
Location5.0N 1.0W of Anthony
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarper County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.22466, -98.04864
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: 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 rating16 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2021)
Projected traffic20 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$167,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NW 50 RD over Stream built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is NW 50 RD 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does NW 50 RD over Stream carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is NW 50 RD over Stream?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns NW 50 RD over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.