US Bridges

NE120 Av DD.0-10.6 over Stream

FairPosted for load

Harper County, Kansas · 3.5N 2.0E of Freeport · Structure no. 000390767006786

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NE120 Av DD.0-10.6 over Stream is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NE120 Av DD.0-10.6 over Stream in Harper County, Kansas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 12 by 2043. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesNE120 Av DD.0-10.6
CrossesStream
Location3.5N 2.0E of Freeport
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarper County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.24742, -97.82071
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating16.3 US tons
Inventory rating12.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2021)
Projected traffic12 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$260,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NE120 Av DD.0-10.6 over Stream built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is NE120 Av DD.0-10.6 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 NE120 Av DD.0-10.6 over Stream carry?

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

How long is NE120 Av DD.0-10.6 over Stream?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns NE120 Av DD.0-10.6 over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.