US Bridges

W 4th St. over Stream

Fair

Mitchell County, Kansas · W 4th @ N Central Beloit · Structure no. 000620735803743

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W 4th St. over Stream is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying W 4th St. over Stream in Mitchell 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 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 155 by 2045. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesW 4th St.
CrossesStream
LocationW 4th @ N Central Beloit
RouteCity Street 62
StateKansas
Coordinates39.4622, -98.12006
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.8 US tons
Inventory rating54.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2024)
Projected traffic155 by 2045
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 W 4th St. over Stream built?

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

What condition is W 4th St. 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 2025.

How much traffic does W 4th St. over Stream carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is W 4th St. over Stream?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns W 4th St. over Stream?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.