US Bridges

Rs 296 SW 90 Ave over Stream

Fair

Kingman County, Kansas · 0.2S 1.0E of Willowdale · Structure no. 000000000480080

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1977
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
230
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 296 SW 90 Ave over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 296 SW 90 Ave over Stream in Kingman County, Kansas. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1977, 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 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 230 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 395 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRs 296 SW 90 Ave
CrossesStream
Location0.2S 1.0E of Willowdale
RouteCounty Highway 296
StateKansas
Coordinates37.51178, -98.28231
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 inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic230 (2021)
Projected traffic395 by 2043
Trucks10%
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 Rs 296 SW 90 Ave over Stream built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.

What condition is Rs 296 SW 90 Ave 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 Rs 296 SW 90 Ave over Stream carry?

About 230 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 296 SW 90 Ave over Stream?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Rs 296 SW 90 Ave over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.