US Bridges

Rs 607 NE 50 St. over Stream

GoodPosted for load

Kingman County, Kansas · 1.0W of Varner · Structure no. 000000000480460

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
72 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
275
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 607 NE 50 St. over Stream is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 607 NE 50 St. over Stream in Kingman County, Kansas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 275 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 395 by 2043. The structure is 72 ft (21.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRs 607 NE 50 St.
CrossesStream
Location1.0W of Varner
RouteCounty Highway 607
StateKansas
Coordinates37.719, -98.05683
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating30.4 US tons
Inventory rating18.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (21.8 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic275 (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 607 NE 50 St. over Stream built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 607 NE 50 St. over Stream in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 607 NE 50 St. over Stream carry?

About 275 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 607 NE 50 St. over Stream?

The structure is 72 ft (21.8 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 607 NE 50 St. over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.