US Bridges

Burlingame RD over Stream

FairPosted for load

Lyon County, Kansas · 2.1N 1.5E of Emporia · Structure no. 000000000560210

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,255
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Burlingame RD over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Burlingame RD over Stream in Lyon County, Kansas. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,255 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,290 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesBurlingame RD
CrossesStream
Location2.1N 1.5E of Emporia
RouteCounty Highway 414
CountyLyon County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.43658, -96.15025
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 inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating24 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,255 (2007)
Projected traffic1,290 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$59,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Burlingame RD over Stream built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Burlingame RD 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Burlingame RD over Stream carry?

About 1,255 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Burlingame RD over Stream?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Burlingame RD over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.