US Bridges

Third ST over Lakeside Drainage

Good

Butler County, Kansas · Third E of Lakeside DR · Structure no. 500900080000110

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,245
2012 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Third ST over Lakeside Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying Third ST over Lakeside Drainage 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 1,245 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long.

CarriesThird ST
CrossesLakeside Drainage
LocationThird E of Lakeside DR
RouteCity Street 4686
StateKansas
Coordinates37.69231, -97.14426
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionDecember 2023
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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.3 US tons
Inventory rating24.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,245 (2012)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Third ST over Lakeside Drainage built?

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

What condition is Third ST 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 Third ST over Lakeside Drainage carry?

About 1,245 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Third ST over Lakeside Drainage?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Third ST over Lakeside Drainage?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.