US Bridges

202nd St. over Blue Stem Creek

Fair

Russell County, Kansas · 2.0S of Lucas · Structure no. 000840691004343

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Masonry
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

202nd St. over Blue Stem Creek is a masonry culvert carrying 202nd St. over Blue Stem Creek in Russell County, Kansas. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2044. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries202nd St.
CrossesBlue Stem Creek
Location2.0S of Lucas
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRussell County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.02584, -98.54052
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.3 US tons
Inventory rating70.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2020)
Projected traffic15 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 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 202nd St. over Blue Stem Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is 202nd St. over Blue Stem Creek 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does 202nd St. over Blue Stem Creek carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is 202nd St. over Blue Stem Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns 202nd St. over Blue Stem Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.