US Bridges

SE170 S. FF.4-24.0 over Stream

Good

Kingman County, Kansas · 4.0S 2.7W of Norwich · Structure no. 000480759306580

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SE170 S. FF.4-24.0 over Stream is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SE170 S. FF.4-24.0 over Stream in Kingman County, Kansas. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 8 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 15 by 2043. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSE170 S. FF.4-24.0
CrossesStream
Location4.0S 2.7W of Norwich
RouteCounty Highway 41
CountyKingman County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.4004, -97.89133
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.2 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 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 traffic15 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 SE170 S. FF.4-24.0 over Stream built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is SE170 S. FF.4-24.0 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 SE170 S. FF.4-24.0 over Stream carry?

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

How long is SE170 S. FF.4-24.0 over Stream?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SE170 S. FF.4-24.0 over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.