US Bridges

NE 80 Ave over Stream

Fair

Harper County, Kansas · 2.5S 2.0W of Freeport · Structure no. 000390759006904

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NE 80 Ave over Stream is a steel culvert carrying NE 80 Ave over Stream in Harper County, Kansas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 5 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2043. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNE 80 Ave
CrossesStream
Location2.5S 2.0W of Freeport
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarper County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.16475, -97.89264
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating30.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2021)
Projected traffic10 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$44,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NE 80 Ave over Stream built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is NE 80 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 NE 80 Ave over Stream carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is NE 80 Ave over Stream?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns NE 80 Ave over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.