US Bridges

5800 RD Mile 21 over Stream

FairPosted for load

Montgomery County, Kansas · 7.0E of Sycamore · Structure no. 000631009606680

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

5800 RD Mile 21 over Stream is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 5800 RD Mile 21 over Stream in Montgomery County, Kansas. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 48 by 2039. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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Carries5800 RD Mile 21
CrossesStream
Location7.0E of Sycamore
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMontgomery County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.32554, -95.58488
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating24.4 US tons
Inventory rating14.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2010)
Projected traffic48 by 2039
Trucks0%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 5800 RD Mile 21 over Stream built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is 5800 RD Mile 21 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 5800 RD Mile 21 over Stream carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is 5800 RD Mile 21 over Stream?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 5800 RD Mile 21 over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.