US Bridges

NE Main ST over Drainage

Good

Ellsworth County, Kansas · NE Main at West ST · Structure no. 000270725104761

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

NE Main ST over Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying NE Main ST over Drainage in Ellsworth County, Kansas. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 216 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long.

CarriesNE Main ST
CrossesDrainage
LocationNE Main at West ST
RouteCity Street 288
StateKansas
Coordinates38.7241, -98.22422
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2019)
Projected traffic216 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 NE Main ST over Drainage built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is NE Main ST 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does NE Main ST over Drainage carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is NE Main ST over Drainage?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns NE Main ST over Drainage?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.