US Bridges

Dickens Ave. 5080 over Stream

Fair

Riley County, Kansas · W. of Virginia Dr. · Structure no. 417750813824005

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2000 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dickens Ave. 5080 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Dickens Ave. 5080 over Stream in Riley County, Kansas. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,100 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesDickens Ave. 5080
CrossesStream
LocationW. of Virginia Dr.
RouteCity Street 3824
CountyRiley County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.19642, -96.61113
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionApril 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2000)
Projected traffic2,100 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$235,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dickens Ave. 5080 over Stream built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dickens Ave. 5080 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Dickens Ave. 5080 over Stream carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Dickens Ave. 5080 over Stream?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Dickens Ave. 5080 over Stream?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.