US Bridges

T.2-15 Minor over Stream

Fair

Ottawa County, Kansas · Below Dam State Lake · Structure no. 000720795204240

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
106 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2001 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T.2-15 Minor over Stream is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying T.2-15 Minor over Stream in Ottawa County, Kansas. It was built in 1960, 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 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 110 by 2044. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesT.2-15 Minor
CrossesStream
LocationBelow Dam State Lake
RouteCounty Highway 7208
CountyOttawa County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.10304, -97.57249
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2001)
Projected traffic110 by 2044
Trucks0%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T.2-15 Minor over Stream built?

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

What condition is T.2-15 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 T.2-15 Minor over Stream carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2001 count).

How long is T.2-15 Minor over Stream?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns T.2-15 Minor over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.