US Bridges

31st Street over North Canal

Good

Douglas County, Kansas · 0.22 MI NW of K-10 · Structure no. 000000000230490

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
363 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,633
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

31st Street over North Canal is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 31st Street over North Canal in Douglas County, Kansas. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 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 9,633 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,000 by 2044. The structure is 363 ft (110.5 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries31st Street
CrossesNorth Canal
Location0.22 MI NW of K-10
RouteCounty Highway 10
StateKansas
Coordinates38.92696, -95.22458
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length363 ft (110.5 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.4 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,633 (2023)
Projected traffic11,000 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 31st Street over North Canal built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is 31st Street over North 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does 31st Street over North Canal carry?

About 9,633 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 31st Street over North Canal?

The structure is 363 ft (110.5 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.4 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns 31st Street over North Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.