US Bridges

22nd Terrace over Naismith Creek

Good

Douglas County, Kansas · 22nd Terr & Naismith DR · Structure no. 515350230000006

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,003
1995 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

22nd Terrace over Naismith Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 22nd Terrace over Naismith Creek in Douglas County, Kansas. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 2,003 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,500 by 2044. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries22nd Terrace
CrossesNaismith Creek
Location22nd Terr & Naismith DR
RouteCity Street 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.9437, -95.25027
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating30.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.3 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,003 (1995)
Projected traffic2,500 by 2044
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 22nd Terrace over Naismith Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is 22nd Terrace over Naismith Creek 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does 22nd Terrace over Naismith Creek carry?

About 2,003 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 22nd Terrace over Naismith Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns 22nd Terrace over Naismith Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.