US Bridges

Spruce St. over Drainage Dtch. #1

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Finney County, Kansas · 100E of US 50-83 · Structure no. 409850281406580

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,100
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spruce St. over Drainage Dtch. #1 is a concrete culvert carrying Spruce St. over Drainage Dtch. #1 in Finney County, Kansas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 5,100 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,625 by 2041. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSpruce St.
CrossesDrainage Dtch. #1
Location100E of US 50-83
RouteCity Street 1406
CountyFinney County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.96764, -100.83836
Functional classUrban Collector

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 evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27.7 US tons
Inventory rating16.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,100 (2022)
Projected traffic7,625 by 2041
Trucks4%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$560,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Spruce St. over Drainage Dtch. #1 built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spruce St. over Drainage Dtch. #1 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 Spruce St. over Drainage Dtch. #1 carry?

About 5,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Spruce St. over Drainage Dtch. #1?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Spruce St. over Drainage Dtch. #1?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.