US Bridges

60th Rd. over Small Stream

FairPosted for load

Woodson County, Kansas · 306 3.4 E of Toronto · Structure no. 001040975406020

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

60th Rd. over Small Stream is a concrete culvert carrying 60th Rd. over Small Stream in Woodson County, Kansas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries60th Rd.
CrossesSmall Stream
Location306 3.4 E of Toronto
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWoodson County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.80717, -95.90058
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating15 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2019)
Projected traffic20 by 2044
Trucks0%
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 60th Rd. over Small Stream built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is 60th Rd. over Small 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does 60th Rd. over Small Stream carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is 60th Rd. over Small Stream?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns 60th Rd. over Small Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.