US Bridges

Parallel RD.22.50 over Stream

Fair

Reno County, Kansas · 2.8N 2.5W Pretty Prairie · Structure no. 000000000780960

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
163 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
183
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Parallel RD.22.50 over Stream is a concrete continuous slab carrying Parallel RD.22.50 over Stream in Reno County, Kansas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 183 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 220 by 2046. The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesParallel RD.22.50
CrossesStream
Location2.8N 2.5W Pretty Prairie
RouteCounty Highway 1349
CountyReno County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.82473, -98.07212
Functional classRural Major 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 inspectionJuly 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length163 ft (49.7 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic183 (2021)
Projected traffic220 by 2046
Trucks10%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Parallel RD.22.50 over Stream built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Parallel RD.22.50 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Parallel RD.22.50 over Stream carry?

About 183 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Parallel RD.22.50 over Stream?

The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Parallel RD.22.50 over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.