US Bridges

Ash Street over Skyline Draw

Fair

Ellis County, Kansas · Ash Street in Hays · Structure no. 512100260000017

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
180
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ash Street over Skyline Draw is a concrete culvert carrying Ash Street over Skyline Draw in Ellis County, Kansas. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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 180 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 216 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesAsh Street
CrossesSkyline Draw
LocationAsh Street in Hays
RouteCity Street 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.89125, -99.32383
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (2020)
Projected traffic216 by 2044
Trucks5%
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$15,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ash Street over Skyline Draw built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ash Street over Skyline Draw 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Ash Street over Skyline Draw carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ash Street over Skyline Draw?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Ash Street over Skyline Draw?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.