US Bridges

Schulman Ave. over Drainage Ditch NO.2

Good

Finney County, Kansas · 1.25E of Garden City · Structure no. 000280440505790

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
575
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Schulman Ave. over Drainage Ditch NO.2 is a concrete culvert carrying Schulman Ave. over Drainage Ditch NO.2 in Finney County, Kansas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 575 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSchulman Ave.
CrossesDrainage Ditch NO.2
Location1.25E of Garden City
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFinney County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.97478, -100.81625
Functional classUrban 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic575 (2018)
Projected traffic800 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Schulman Ave. over Drainage Ditch NO.2 built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Schulman Ave. over Drainage Ditch NO.2 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Schulman Ave. over Drainage Ditch NO.2 carry?

About 575 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Schulman Ave. over Drainage Ditch NO.2?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Schulman Ave. over Drainage Ditch NO.2?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.