US Bridges

15th ST N FAU 0115 over C St. Canal

Good

Cowley County, Kansas · N. of Timberlane Estates · Structure no. 401100180115B10

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
380
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

15th ST N FAU 0115 over C St. Canal is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 15th ST N FAU 0115 over C St. Canal in Cowley County, Kansas. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 380 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,612 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries15th ST N FAU 0115
CrossesC St. Canal
LocationN. of Timberlane Estates
RouteCity Street 115
CountyCowley County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.09175, -97.05832
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic380 (2022)
Projected traffic1,612 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 15th ST N FAU 0115 over C St. Canal built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is 15th ST N FAU 0115 over C St. Canal 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does 15th ST N FAU 0115 over C St. Canal carry?

About 380 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 15th ST N FAU 0115 over C St. Canal?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns 15th ST N FAU 0115 over C St. Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.