US Bridges

New Lancaster over Stream

FairPosted for load

Miami County, Kansas · 9.1S 7.8E of Paola · Structure no. 000000000610580

Built
1910
115 years old, rebuilt 1930
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
105
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

New Lancaster over Stream is a concrete slab carrying New Lancaster over Stream in Miami County, Kansas. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 1930, so it is 115 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 105 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 223 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNew Lancaster
CrossesStream
Location9.1S 7.8E of Paola
RouteCounty Highway 1425
CountyMiami County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.44091, -94.73278
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating26 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic105 (2011)
Projected traffic223 by 2043
Trucks10%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$250,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was New Lancaster over Stream built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1930.

What condition is New Lancaster 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 New Lancaster over Stream carry?

About 105 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is New Lancaster over Stream?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns New Lancaster over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.