US Bridges

SE 50 RD CC.5-22 over Stream

FairPosted for load

Harper County, Kansas · 2.5E of Bluff City · Structure no. 000390765607020

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SE 50 RD CC.5-22 over Stream is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SE 50 RD CC.5-22 over Stream in Harper County, Kansas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSE 50 RD CC.5-22
CrossesStream
Location2.5E of Bluff City
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.08138, -97.82683
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.4 US tons
Inventory rating34.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2021)
Projected traffic30 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SE 50 RD CC.5-22 over Stream built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is SE 50 RD CC.5-22 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 50 RD CC.5-22 over Stream carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is SE 50 RD CC.5-22 over Stream?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns SE 50 RD CC.5-22 over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.