US Bridges

Rs 183 (rd. W15) over Stream

Fair

Norton County, Kansas · 1.0S of Clayton · Structure no. 000000000690020

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
55
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 183 (rd. W15) over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 183 (rd. W15) over Stream in Norton County, Kansas. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 55 vehicles a day, projected to reach 65 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 183 (rd. W15)
CrossesStream
Location1.0S of Clayton
RouteCounty Highway 183
CountyNorton County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.72111, -100.17102
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.3 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2020)
Projected traffic65 by 2044
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 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 183 (rd. W15) over Stream built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 183 (rd. W15) 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 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 183 (rd. W15) over Stream carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Rs 183 (rd. W15) over Stream?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Rs 183 (rd. W15) over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.