US Bridges

SE 120 RD over Stream

FairPosted for load

Harper County, Kansas · 1.0S 3.0E of Bluff City · Structure no. 000390767007046

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SE 120 RD over Stream is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SE 120 RD over Stream in Harper County, Kansas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 10 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSE 120 RD
CrossesStream
Location1.0S 3.0E of Bluff City
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarper County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.05819, -97.82028
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 rating15.3 US tons
Inventory rating9.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.9 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 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$139,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SE 120 RD over Stream built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is SE 120 RD 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 120 RD over Stream carry?

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

How long is SE 120 RD over Stream?

The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns SE 120 RD over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.