US Bridges

US-59 HWY Nb-Sb over Drainage

Good

Douglas County, Kansas · 0.8MI N Fr-Dg CO LN · Structure no. 999905900231521

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,607
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-59 HWY Nb-Sb over Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying US-59 HWY Nb-Sb over Drainage in Douglas County, Kansas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 3,607 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,858 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long and 426 ft wide.

CarriesUS-59 HWY Nb-Sb
CrossesDrainage
Location0.8MI N Fr-Dg CO LN
RouteU.S. Route 59
StateKansas
Coordinates38.75028, -95.2675
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating80 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width426 ft (129.8 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,607 (2023)
Projected traffic4,858 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 US-59 HWY Nb-Sb over Drainage built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-59 HWY Nb-Sb over Drainage 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 US-59 HWY Nb-Sb over Drainage carry?

About 3,607 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US-59 HWY Nb-Sb over Drainage?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 426 ft wide.

Who owns US-59 HWY Nb-Sb over Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.