US Bridges

SW Santa Fe Lake over Unnamed Water Course

Good

Butler County, Kansas · 2.0W 2.8S of Towanda · Structure no. 000000000081150

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,330
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW Santa Fe Lake over Unnamed Water Course is a concrete culvert carrying SW Santa Fe Lake over Unnamed Water Course in Butler County, Kansas. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 1,330 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,207 by 2045. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSW Santa Fe Lake
CrossesUnnamed Water Course
Location2.0W 2.8S of Towanda
RouteCounty Highway 2054
CountyButler County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.75612, -97.04379
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 inspectionFebruary 2025
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 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 traffic1,330 (2021)
Projected traffic1,207 by 2045
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 SW Santa Fe Lake over Unnamed Water Course built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is SW Santa Fe Lake over Unnamed Water Course 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does SW Santa Fe Lake over Unnamed Water Course carry?

About 1,330 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SW Santa Fe Lake over Unnamed Water Course?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SW Santa Fe Lake over Unnamed Water Course?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.