US Bridges

SE 30 RD over Stream

FairPosted for load

Harper County, Kansas · 3.0S 2.2E of Anthony · Structure no. 000390747806980

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
71 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SE 30 RD over Stream is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SE 30 RD over Stream in Harper County, Kansas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 80 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2043. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSE 30 RD
CrossesStream
Location3.0S 2.2E of Anthony
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarper County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.10908, -97.98781
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.1 US tons
Inventory rating16.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2021)
Projected traffic80 by 2043
Trucks1%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$112,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SE 30 RD over Stream built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is SE 30 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 SE 30 RD over Stream carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SE 30 RD over Stream?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SE 30 RD over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.