US Bridges

Center ST over Drainage Ditch #1

GoodPosted for load

Finney County, Kansas · Between Johnson & Hamline · Structure no. 409850281417437

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 1978
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,230
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Center ST over Drainage Ditch #1 is a concrete culvert carrying Center ST over Drainage Ditch #1 in Finney County, Kansas. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 55 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,230 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,475 by 2041. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCenter ST
CrossesDrainage Ditch #1
LocationBetween Johnson & Hamline
RouteCity Street 1417
CountyFinney County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.98212, -100.85873
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating19.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3 (+1 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length35 ft (10.8 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 traffic1,230 (2022)
Projected traffic1,475 by 2041
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Center ST over Drainage Ditch #1 built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.

What condition is Center ST over Drainage Ditch #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 Center ST over Drainage Ditch #1 carry?

About 1,230 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Center ST over Drainage Ditch #1?

The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Center ST over Drainage Ditch #1?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.