US Bridges

K-10 HWY EB over North Canal

Good

Douglas County, Kansas · 4.03 MI E of US-59 JCT · Structure no. 999901000231781

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
358 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,150
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K-10 HWY EB over North Canal is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying K-10 HWY EB over North Canal in Douglas County, Kansas. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 11,150 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,271 by 2044. The structure is 358 ft (109.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesK-10 HWY EB
CrossesNorth Canal
Location4.03 MI E of US-59 JCT
RouteState Highway 10
CountyDouglas County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.92389, -95.18806
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length358 ft (109.2 m)
Longest span136 ft (41.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,150 (2023)
Projected traffic18,271 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 K-10 HWY EB over North Canal built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is K-10 HWY EB 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does K-10 HWY EB over North Canal carry?

About 11,150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is K-10 HWY EB over North Canal?

The structure is 358 ft (109.2 m) long with a longest span of 136 ft (41.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns K-10 HWY EB over North Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.