US Bridges

100 RD over Stream

Fair

Ottawa County, Kansas · 4.5S 2.5W of Minneapolis · Structure no. 000720777004289

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Masonry
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2001 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

100 RD over Stream is a masonry culvert carrying 100 RD over Stream in Ottawa 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2045. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries100 RD
CrossesStream
Location4.5S 2.5W of Minneapolis
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOttawa County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.06235, -97.74234
Functional classRural Local

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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29.9 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2001)
Projected traffic30 by 2045
Trucks5%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$260,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 100 RD over Stream built?

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

What condition is 100 RD 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 2025.

How much traffic does 100 RD over Stream carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 100 RD over Stream?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns 100 RD over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.