US Bridges

60 Road over Stream

FairPosted for load

Haskell County, Kansas · 12.0N 7.2W of Sublette · Structure no. 000410421806220

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

60 Road over Stream is a steel culvert carrying 60 Road over Stream in Haskell County, Kansas. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 95 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 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries60 Road
CrossesStream
Location12.0N 7.2W of Sublette
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.66406, -100.96764
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating20.8 US tons
Inventory rating12.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2013)
Projected traffic10 by 2041
Trucks5%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 60 Road over Stream built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is 60 Road 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does 60 Road over Stream carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 60 Road over Stream?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m).

Who owns 60 Road over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.