US Bridges

Rs 1862 over Stream

Fair

Mitchell County, Kansas · 4.4W of Scottsville · Structure no. 000000000620600

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
180
2002 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1862 over Stream is a concrete slab carrying Rs 1862 over Stream in Mitchell County, Kansas. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 95 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.

It carries about 180 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 190 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 1862
CrossesStream
Location4.4W of Scottsville
RouteCounty Highway 1862
CountyMitchell County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.53917, -98.03722
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.7 US tons
Inventory rating25.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (2002)
Projected traffic190 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 1862 over Stream built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is Rs 1862 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 1862 over Stream carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 1862 over Stream?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1862 over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.