US Bridges

College Drive over Drainage Ditch #1

Good

Finney County, Kansas · 50` W of Campus Dr. · Structure no. 509850280000579

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,570
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

College Drive over Drainage Ditch #1 is a concrete culvert carrying College Drive over Drainage Ditch #1 in Finney County, Kansas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 9,570 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,484 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCollege Drive
CrossesDrainage Ditch #1
Location50` W of Campus Dr.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFinney County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.97705, -100.8475
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 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 rating25.2 US tons
Inventory rating15.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,570 (2022)
Projected traffic11,484 by 2041
Trucks6%
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$370,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was College Drive over Drainage Ditch #1 built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is College Drive 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 College Drive over Drainage Ditch #1 carry?

About 9,570 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is College Drive over Drainage Ditch #1?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns College Drive over Drainage Ditch #1?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.