SW 170 S. S.9-24.0 over Stream
PoorPosted for loadKingman County, Kansas · 3.0S 2.3E of Spivey · Structure no. 000480733906580
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 40 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
SW 170 S. S.9-24.0 over Stream is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SW 170 S. S.9-24.0 over Stream in Kingman County, Kansas. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2044. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SW 170 S. S.9-24.0 over Stream built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.
What condition is SW 170 S. S.9-24.0 over Stream in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.
How much traffic does SW 170 S. S.9-24.0 over Stream carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is SW 170 S. S.9-24.0 over Stream?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns SW 170 S. S.9-24.0 over Stream?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.