US Bridges

Minor Col D-24 over Stream

PoorPosted for load

Nemaha County, Kansas · 1.0N 2.0E of Berwick · Structure no. 000660983003066

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Minor Col D-24 over Stream is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Minor Col D-24 over Stream in Nemaha 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 105 by 2044. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesMinor Col D-24
CrossesStream
Location1.0N 2.0E of Berwick
RouteCounty Highway 6623
CountyNemaha County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.94843, -95.80719
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating93.8 US tons
Inventory rating56.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.8 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2008)
Projected traffic105 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Minor Col D-24 over Stream built?

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

What condition is Minor Col D-24 over Stream in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Minor Col D-24 over Stream carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2008 count).

How long is Minor Col D-24 over Stream?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Minor Col D-24 over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.