US Bridges

Mansfield RD over Drainage Ditch #1

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Finney County, Kansas · S.E. Edge of Garden City · Structure no. 509850280000582

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
51 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
90
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mansfield RD over Drainage Ditch #1 is a concrete culvert carrying Mansfield RD over Drainage Ditch #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 90 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2041. The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesMansfield RD
CrossesDrainage Ditch #1
LocationS.E. Edge of Garden City
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFinney County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.95546, -100.82932
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadH 20
Structure length51 ft (15.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2022)
Projected traffic120 by 2041
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Mansfield RD over Drainage Ditch #1 built?

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

What condition is Mansfield RD 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 Mansfield RD over Drainage Ditch #1 carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Mansfield RD over Drainage Ditch #1?

The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Mansfield RD over Drainage Ditch #1?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.