US Bridges

K156 & Campus DR over Drainage Ditch

Good

Finney County, Kansas · 156&CAMPUS DR Gardn C · Structure no. 999915600280201

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 1977
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,090
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K156 & Campus DR over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying K156 & Campus DR over Drainage Ditch in Finney County, Kansas. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 72 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.

It carries about 10,090 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,312 by 2044. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 262 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesK156 & Campus DR
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location156&CAMPUS DR Gardn C
RouteState Highway 156
StateKansas
Coordinates37.975, -100.84722
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width262 ft (79.8 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,090 (2023)
Projected traffic12,312 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState 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 K156 & Campus DR over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.

What condition is K156 & Campus DR over Drainage 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 K156 & Campus DR over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 10,090 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is K156 & Campus DR over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 262 ft wide.

Who owns K156 & Campus DR over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.