27th Street over Naismith Creek
PoorDouglas County, Kansas · .44 MI E US 59 · Structure no. 415350233206002
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 66 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,940
- 1996 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
27th Street over Naismith Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 27th Street over Naismith Creek in Douglas County, Kansas. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 5,940 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,000 by 2044. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 27th Street over Naismith Creek built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is 27th Street over Naismith Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does 27th Street over Naismith Creek carry?
About 5,940 vehicles per day (1996 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is 27th Street over Naismith Creek?
The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns 27th Street over Naismith Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.