US Bridges

Bluff St. FF.1-7.0 over Stream

Good

Kingman County, Kansas · 1.0S 2.0E of Midway · Structure no. 000480759106240

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
82 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bluff St. FF.1-7.0 over Stream is a concrete continuous slab carrying Bluff St. FF.1-7.0 over Stream in Kingman County, Kansas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12 by 2043. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBluff St. FF.1-7.0
CrossesStream
Location1.0S 2.0E of Midway
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKingman County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.64683, -97.89997
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 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 traffic10 (2021)
Projected traffic12 by 2043
Trucks5%
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 Bluff St. FF.1-7.0 over Stream built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bluff St. FF.1-7.0 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Bluff St. FF.1-7.0 over Stream carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Bluff St. FF.1-7.0 over Stream?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Bluff St. FF.1-7.0 over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.