US Bridges

Frey Street over Lischesky Drainage Ditch

Fair

Barton County, Kansas · 21st. St. and Frey · Structure no. 410900051615665

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Frey Street over Lischesky Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Frey Street over Lischesky Drainage Ditch in Barton County, Kansas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 650 by 2043. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesFrey Street
CrossesLischesky Drainage Ditch
Location21st. St. and Frey
RouteCity Street 1615
CountyBarton County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.37256, -98.75581
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating32.6 US tons
Inventory rating19.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2022)
Projected traffic650 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Frey Street over Lischesky Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Frey Street over Lischesky Drainage Ditch 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 2023.

How much traffic does Frey Street over Lischesky Drainage Ditch carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Frey Street over Lischesky Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Frey Street over Lischesky Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.