US Bridges

W Central Ave over Lakeside Drainage

Good

Butler County, Kansas · W Central E of Lakeside · Structure no. 500900080000100

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,925
2012 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Central Ave over Lakeside Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying W Central Ave over Lakeside Drainage in Butler County, Kansas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 9,925 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,887 by 2041. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesW Central Ave
CrossesLakeside Drainage
LocationW Central E of Lakeside
RouteCity Street 6404
StateKansas
Coordinates37.69399, -97.14402
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.8 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.2 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,925 (2012)
Projected traffic14,887 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 W Central Ave over Lakeside Drainage built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Central Ave over Lakeside Drainage 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does W Central Ave over Lakeside Drainage carry?

About 9,925 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is W Central Ave over Lakeside Drainage?

The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns W Central Ave over Lakeside Drainage?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.