US Bridges

C Street over C Street Canal

FairPosted for load

Cowley County, Kansas · C St. S. of Osage Ave. · Structure no. 501100180000001

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,085
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

C Street over C Street Canal is a concrete culvert carrying C Street over C Street Canal in Cowley County, Kansas. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 5 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 2,085 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,098 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesC Street
CrossesC Street Canal
LocationC St. S. of Osage Ave.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCowley County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.08008, -97.03542
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating15 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,085 (2022)
Projected traffic3,098 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$196,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C Street over C Street Canal built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

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

About 2,085 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is C Street over C Street Canal?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns C Street over C Street Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.