US Bridges

SE Santa Fe Lake over Watercourse

Good

Butler County, Kansas · 3.0W 2.8N Augusta · Structure no. 000000000081180

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,285
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SE Santa Fe Lake over Watercourse is a concrete culvert carrying SE Santa Fe Lake over Watercourse in Butler County, Kansas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 2,285 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,365 by 2045. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSE Santa Fe Lake
CrossesWatercourse
Location3.0W 2.8N Augusta
RouteCounty Highway 83
CountyButler County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.72047, -97.04385
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to 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 rating43.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,285 (2021)
Projected traffic1,365 by 2045
Trucks5%
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 SE Santa Fe Lake over Watercourse built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is SE Santa Fe Lake over Watercourse 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 SE Santa Fe Lake over Watercourse carry?

About 2,285 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SE Santa Fe Lake over Watercourse?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SE Santa Fe Lake over Watercourse?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.