US Bridges

US50 HWY over Irrigation Ditch

Good

Finney County, Kansas · 4.72 MI E Kearny Coln · Structure no. 999905000280221

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,510
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US50 HWY over Irrigation Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying US50 HWY over Irrigation Ditch in Finney County, Kansas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 5,510 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,723 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 78 ft wide.

CarriesUS50 HWY
CrossesIrrigation Ditch
Location4.72 MI E Kearny Coln
RouteU.S. Route 50
StateKansas
Coordinates38.00361, -101.01639
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionMay 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 alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.8 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,510 (2023)
Projected traffic6,723 by 2044
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US50 HWY over Irrigation Ditch built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is US50 HWY over Irrigation Ditch 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US50 HWY over Irrigation Ditch carry?

About 5,510 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US50 HWY over Irrigation Ditch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns US50 HWY over Irrigation Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.