US Bridges

P.5-18 Minor over Stream

Fair

Ottawa County, Kansas · 2.0N 2.5W of Bennington · Structure no. 000720787504300

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1941
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
58 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2001 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

P.5-18 Minor over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying P.5-18 Minor over Stream in Ottawa County, Kansas. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1941, so it is 105 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2044. The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesP.5-18 Minor
CrossesStream
Location2.0N 2.5W of Bennington
RouteCounty Highway 7206
CountyOttawa County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.05951, -97.64039
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadUnknown
Structure length58 ft (17.6 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2001)
Projected traffic70 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 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 P.5-18 Minor over Stream built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1941.

What condition is P.5-18 Minor 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 P.5-18 Minor over Stream carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2001 count).

How long is P.5-18 Minor over Stream?

The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns P.5-18 Minor over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.