US Bridges

Summit Street N. over C Street Canal

Fair

Cowley County, Kansas · First St. S. of Osage ST · Structure no. 401100180000014

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1955
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,675
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Summit Street N. over C Street Canal is a concrete culvert carrying Summit Street N. over C Street Canal in Cowley County, Kansas. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1955, so it is 97 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 15,675 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,292 by 2042. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSummit Street N.
CrossesC Street Canal
LocationFirst St. S. of Osage ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCowley County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.08106, -97.0401
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.4 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,675 (2022)
Projected traffic23,292 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Summit Street N. over C Street Canal built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1955.

What condition is Summit Street N. over C Street Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Summit Street N. over C Street Canal carry?

About 15,675 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Summit Street N. over C Street Canal?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Summit Street N. over C Street Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.