US Bridges

Rs 748 over Stream

GoodPosted for load

Ottawa County, Kansas · 3.5N 1.5W of Bennington · Structure no. 000000000720410

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
64 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
780
2000 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 748 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 748 over Stream in Ottawa County, Kansas. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 780 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2044. The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRs 748
CrossesStream
Location3.5N 1.5W of Bennington
RouteCounty Highway 748
StateKansas
Coordinates39.07982, -97.62067
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating29.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length64 ft (19.4 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic780 (2000)
Projected traffic900 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Rs 748 over Stream built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 748 over Stream in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 748 over Stream carry?

About 780 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Rs 748 over Stream?

The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 748 over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.