US Bridges

Sideroad Right over Sideroad Ditch

Good

Clark County, Kansas · 3.01 MI S US-54 HWY · Structure no. 999928300130251

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
38
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sideroad Right over Sideroad Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Sideroad Right over Sideroad Ditch in Clark County, Kansas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 38 vehicles a day. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 31 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSideroad Right
CrossesSideroad Ditch
Location3.01 MI S US-54 HWY
RouteCounty Highway 79
CountyClark County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.39972, -100.01528
Functional classRural 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 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
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38 (2023)
Projected traffic—
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Sideroad Right over Sideroad Ditch built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sideroad Right over Sideroad Ditch 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Sideroad Right over Sideroad Ditch carry?

About 38 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Sideroad Right over Sideroad Ditch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Sideroad Right over Sideroad Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.