US Bridges

Radio Lane over C Street Canal

FairPosted for load

Cowley County, Kansas · Radio Lane E. of 7th St. · Structure no. 401100180110005

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,620
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Radio Lane over C Street Canal is a concrete culvert carrying Radio Lane over C Street Canal in Cowley County, Kansas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,620 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,379 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRadio Lane
CrossesC Street Canal
LocationRadio Lane E. of 7th St.
RouteCity Street 110
CountyCowley County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.0855, -97.0462
Functional classUrban Collector

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 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating15 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,620 (2022)
Projected traffic5,379 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$70,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Radio Lane over C Street Canal built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Radio Lane 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 Radio Lane over C Street Canal carry?

About 3,620 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Radio Lane over C Street Canal?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns Radio Lane over C Street Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.