US Bridges

Rs 502 (rd. E9) over Stream

Fair

Norton County, Kansas · 1.0E 1.5N of Densmore · Structure no. 000000000690070

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
133 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 502 (rd. E9) over Stream is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Rs 502 (rd. E9) over Stream in Norton County, Kansas. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 80 by 2044. The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 502 (rd. E9)
CrossesStream
Location1.0E 1.5N of Densmore
RouteCounty Highway 502
CountyNorton County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.65973, -99.72208
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.1 US tons
Inventory rating16.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length133 ft (40.4 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2020)
Projected traffic80 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$215,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 502 (rd. E9) over Stream built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 502 (rd. E9) 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 502 (rd. E9) over Stream carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Rs 502 (rd. E9) over Stream?

The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 502 (rd. E9) over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.