US Bridges

23rd Street over Frontage Road

Good

Douglas County, Kansas · 1360FT W Int 23rd&HASKELL · Structure no. 999901000231611

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
28,300
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

23rd Street over Frontage Road is a concrete continuous slab carrying 23rd Street over Frontage Road in Douglas County, Kansas. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 28,300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,115 by 2044. The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries23rd Street
CrossesFrontage Road
Location1360FT W Int 23rd&HASKELL
RouteCity Street 3210
StateKansas
Coordinates38.94272, -95.22821
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length122 ft (37.3 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.5 m)
Deck width75 ft (23 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,300 (2016)
Projected traffic31,115 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 23rd Street over Frontage Road built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is 23rd Street over Frontage Road 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 23rd Street over Frontage Road carry?

About 28,300 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 23rd Street over Frontage Road?

The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns 23rd Street over Frontage Road?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.