US Bridges

O-23.4 Rs 875 over Unnamed Stream

Fair

Harvey County, Kansas · 3.0N 2.4E of Newton · Structure no. 000000000400540

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
375
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

O-23.4 Rs 875 over Unnamed Stream is a concrete culvert carrying O-23.4 Rs 875 over Unnamed Stream in Harvey County, Kansas. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 73 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.

It carries about 375 vehicles a day, projected to reach 440 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesO-23.4 Rs 875
CrossesUnnamed Stream
Location3.0N 2.4E of Newton
RouteCounty Highway 875
CountyHarvey County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.11528, -97.2925
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic375 (2006)
Projected traffic440 by 2042
Trucks0%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was O-23.4 Rs 875 over Unnamed Stream built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is O-23.4 Rs 875 over Unnamed 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does O-23.4 Rs 875 over Unnamed Stream carry?

About 375 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is O-23.4 Rs 875 over Unnamed Stream?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns O-23.4 Rs 875 over Unnamed Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.