US Bridges

SE 60 Ave over Stream

FairPosted for load

Harper County, Kansas · 4.4S 3.0W of Bluff City · Structure no. 000390755007109

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SE 60 Ave over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying SE 60 Ave over Stream in Harper County, Kansas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 15 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSE 60 Ave
CrossesStream
Location4.4S 3.0W of Bluff City
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarper County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.01093, -97.92936
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating12 US tons
Inventory rating12 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2021)
Projected traffic15 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$70,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SE 60 Ave over Stream built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is SE 60 Ave 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 60 Ave over Stream carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SE 60 Ave over Stream?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns SE 60 Ave over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.