US Bridges

SE 110 Ave over Stream

FairPosted for load

Harper County, Kansas · 1.0S 2.0E of Bluff City · Structure no. 000390765007046

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
39 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SE 110 Ave over Stream is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SE 110 Ave over Stream in Harper County, Kansas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10 by 2043. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSE 110 Ave
CrossesStream
Location1.0S 2.0E of Bluff City
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarper County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.05789, -97.83829
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating9.9 US tons
Inventory rating6.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.6 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2021)
Projected traffic10 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$77,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SE 110 Ave over Stream built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is SE 110 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 110 Ave over Stream carry?

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

How long is SE 110 Ave over Stream?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.6 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns SE 110 Ave over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.