US Bridges

359th ST 259 over Stream

FairPosted for load

Miami County, Kansas · 11.7E 6.6S of Paola · Structure no. 000000000610060

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,843
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

359th ST 259 over Stream is a concrete slab carrying 359th ST 259 over Stream in Miami County, Kansas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 1,843 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,315 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries359th ST 259
CrossesStream
Location11.7E 6.6S of Paola
RouteCounty Highway 259
CountyMiami County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.4759, -94.65868
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,843 (2011)
Projected traffic2,315 by 2043
Trucks10%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$250,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 359th ST 259 over Stream built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is 359th ST 259 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does 359th ST 259 over Stream carry?

About 1,843 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 359th ST 259 over Stream?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns 359th ST 259 over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.