US Bridges

Off SW 110 Ave over Drainage Ditch

Good

Barton County, Kansas · 6.9N of Pawnee Rock · Structure no. 000000000050045

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
235
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Off SW 110 Ave over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Off SW 110 Ave over Drainage Ditch in Barton County, Kansas. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 235 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 260 by 2043. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).

Location

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CarriesOff SW 110 Ave
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location6.9N of Pawnee Rock
CountyBarton County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.35486, -98.977
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 2023
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating33.4 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic235 (2022)
Projected traffic260 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
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 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 Off SW 110 Ave over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Off SW 110 Ave over Drainage Ditch 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 2023.

How much traffic does Off SW 110 Ave over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 235 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Off SW 110 Ave over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Off SW 110 Ave over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.