US Bridges

Rs 537 N.Berry Ave over Stream

FairPosted for load

Kingman County, Kansas · 3.6N of Kingman · Structure no. 000000000480370

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
74 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
460
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 537 N.Berry Ave over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 537 N.Berry Ave over Stream in Kingman County, Kansas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 460 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 455 by 2043. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 537 N.Berry Ave
CrossesStream
Location3.6N of Kingman
RouteCounty Highway 537
CountyKingman County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.69856, -98.11789
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating34.1 US tons
Inventory rating20.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadH 20
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic460 (2021)
Projected traffic455 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$410,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 537 N.Berry Ave over Stream built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 537 N.Berry 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 537 N.Berry Ave over Stream carry?

About 460 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 537 N.Berry Ave over Stream?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 537 N.Berry Ave over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.