US Bridges

Rs 93 DD.5 - 2140 over Unnamed Stream

Fair

Morris County, Kansas · 1.9S 0.6E Diamond Springs · Structure no. 000000000640001

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
38
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 93 DD.5 - 2140 over Unnamed Stream is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 93 DD.5 - 2140 over Unnamed Stream in Morris 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.

It carries about 38 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2040. The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 93 DD.5 - 2140
CrossesUnnamed Stream
Location1.9S 0.6E Diamond Springs
RouteCounty Highway 93
CountyMorris County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.5325, -96.73171
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating34.9 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length53 ft (16.3 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38 (2011)
Projected traffic50 by 2040
Trucks0%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 93 DD.5 - 2140 over Unnamed Stream built?

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

What condition is Rs 93 DD.5 - 2140 over Unnamed 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 93 DD.5 - 2140 over Unnamed Stream carry?

About 38 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Rs 93 DD.5 - 2140 over Unnamed Stream?

The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 93 DD.5 - 2140 over Unnamed Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.