US Bridges

Rs 693 SE 150 Ave over Stream

Fair

Kingman County, Kansas · 1.5N of Norwich · Structure no. 000000000480560

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
170
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 693 SE 150 Ave over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 693 SE 150 Ave over Stream in Kingman County, Kansas. It was built in 1952, 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 170 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 205 by 2043. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 693 SE 150 Ave
CrossesStream
Location1.5N of Norwich
RouteCounty Highway 693
CountyKingman County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.48341, -97.84412
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 inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating29.9 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic170 (2021)
Projected traffic205 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 693 SE 150 Ave over Stream built?

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

What condition is Rs 693 SE 150 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 693 SE 150 Ave over Stream carry?

About 170 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 693 SE 150 Ave over Stream?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 693 SE 150 Ave over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.