US Bridges

L.7-24 Minor over Stream

Good

Ottawa County, Kansas · 2.5E of Culver · Structure no. 000720779704420

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

L.7-24 Minor over Stream is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying L.7-24 Minor over Stream in Ottawa County, Kansas. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 65 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.

It carries about 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2044. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesL.7-24 Minor
CrossesStream
Location2.5E of Culver
RouteCounty Highway 7202
StateKansas
Coordinates38.97256, -97.71161
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating29.4 US tons
Inventory rating17.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2003)
Projected traffic45 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$112,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was L.7-24 Minor over Stream built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is L.7-24 Minor 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 L.7-24 Minor over Stream carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is L.7-24 Minor over Stream?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns L.7-24 Minor over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.