US Bridges

Church Street over K-10 Highway

Fair

Douglas County, Kansas · 2.05 MI E Wakarusa River · Structure no. 999901000230731

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
273 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,279
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Church Street over K-10 Highway is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Church Street over K-10 Highway in Douglas County, Kansas. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, younger 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 6,279 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,662 by 2044. The structure is 273 ft (83.1 m) long and 47 ft wide.

CarriesChurch Street
CrossesK-10 Highway
Location2.05 MI E Wakarusa River
RouteCity Street 5
StateKansas
Coordinates38.92944, -95.09444
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length273 ft (83.1 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,279 (2023)
Projected traffic7,662 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Church Street over K-10 Highway built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Church Street over K-10 Highway 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Church Street over K-10 Highway carry?

About 6,279 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Church Street over K-10 Highway?

The structure is 273 ft (83.1 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Church Street over K-10 Highway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.