US Bridges

W. 32nd. St. over Lincoln Draw

Fair

Ellis County, Kansas · W. 32nd. St. in Hays · Structure no. 512100260000019

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W. 32nd. St. over Lincoln Draw is a concrete culvert carrying W. 32nd. St. over Lincoln Draw in Ellis County, Kansas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2044. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesW. 32nd. St.
CrossesLincoln Draw
LocationW. 32nd. St. in Hays
RouteCity Street 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.89182, -99.3284
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2020)
Projected traffic240 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 W. 32nd. St. over Lincoln Draw built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is W. 32nd. St. over Lincoln 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 W. 32nd. St. over Lincoln Draw carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is W. 32nd. St. over Lincoln Draw?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns W. 32nd. St. over Lincoln Draw?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.