US Bridges

SE 80 S. HH.5-15.0 over Stream

FairPosted for load

Kingman County, Kansas · 5.0N 0.5W of Norwich · Structure no. 000480763506400

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SE 80 S. HH.5-15.0 over Stream is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SE 80 S. HH.5-15.0 over Stream in Kingman County, Kansas. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSE 80 S. HH.5-15.0
CrossesStream
Location5.0N 0.5W of Norwich
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.53261, -97.85506
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating30.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 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 closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SE 80 S. HH.5-15.0 over Stream built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.

What condition is SE 80 S. HH.5-15.0 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 SE 80 S. HH.5-15.0 over Stream carry?

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

How long is SE 80 S. HH.5-15.0 over Stream?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns SE 80 S. HH.5-15.0 over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.