US Bridges

Rs 2020 Old HWY 40 over Dry Stream

Good

Russell County, Kansas · 0.3W of Dorrance · Structure no. 000000000840720

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
295
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 2020 Old HWY 40 over Dry Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 2020 Old HWY 40 over Dry Stream in Russell County, Kansas. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 295 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2044. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 2020 Old HWY 40
CrossesDry Stream
Location0.3W of Dorrance
RouteCounty Highway 2020
CountyRussell County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.84795, -98.59577
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic295 (2020)
Projected traffic350 by 2044
Trucks20%
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 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 Rs 2020 Old HWY 40 over Dry Stream built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 2020 Old HWY 40 over Dry 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 2020 Old HWY 40 over Dry Stream carry?

About 295 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Rs 2020 Old HWY 40 over Dry Stream?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 2020 Old HWY 40 over Dry Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.