US Bridges

NE 60 Ave X-4.4 over Stream

FairPosted for load

Harper County, Kansas · 1.4S of Runnymede · Structure no. 000390755006664

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NE 60 Ave X-4.4 over Stream is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NE 60 Ave X-4.4 over Stream in Harper County, Kansas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 20 by 2043. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNE 60 Ave X-4.4
CrossesStream
Location1.4S of Runnymede
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.33651, -97.93108
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.1 US tons
Inventory rating22.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2021)
Projected traffic20 by 2043
Trucks2%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NE 60 Ave X-4.4 over Stream built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is NE 60 Ave X-4.4 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does NE 60 Ave X-4.4 over Stream carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is NE 60 Ave X-4.4 over Stream?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns NE 60 Ave X-4.4 over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.