US Bridges

203rd St. over Stream

Good

Russell County, Kansas · 3.6N 3.9E of Dorrance · Structure no. 000840693204507

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Masonry
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

203rd St. over Stream is a masonry culvert carrying 203rd St. over Stream in Russell County, Kansas. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).

Location

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Carries203rd St.
CrossesStream
Location3.6N 3.9E of Dorrance
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRussell County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.90267, -98.51357
Functional classRural Local

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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.8 US tons
Inventory rating99.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2020)
Projected traffic20 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed198.8 mi (320 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 203rd St. over Stream built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is 203rd St. over 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 203rd St. over Stream carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is 203rd St. over Stream?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns 203rd St. over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.