US Bridges

SW 210th ST over Swisher Branch

Good

Butler County, Kansas · 0.5 W. Smileyberg · Structure no. 000000000081210

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
795
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW 210th ST over Swisher Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SW 210th ST over Swisher Branch in Butler County, Kansas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 795 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 242 by 2045. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSW 210th ST
CrossesSwisher Branch
Location0.5 W. Smileyberg
RouteCounty Highway 89
StateKansas
Coordinates37.51966, -96.89121
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.1 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic795 (2021)
Projected traffic242 by 2045
Trucks10%
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 210th ST over Swisher Branch built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is SW 210th ST over Swisher Branch 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 210th ST over Swisher Branch carry?

About 795 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SW 210th ST over Swisher Branch?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SW 210th ST over Swisher Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.