US Bridges

West Park St. over Northwest Drain Canal

Good

Ford County, Kansas · 0.6W of 14th. St. · Structure no. 406950290806007

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
720
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Park St. over Northwest Drain Canal is a concrete culvert carrying West Park St. over Northwest Drain Canal in Ford County, Kansas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 720 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,070 by 2043. The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWest Park St.
CrossesNorthwest Drain Canal
Location0.6W of 14th. St.
RouteCity Street 806
StateKansas
Coordinates37.75103, -100.04461
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 inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length45 ft (13.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic720 (2018)
Projected traffic1,070 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 West Park St. over Northwest Drain Canal built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Park St. over Northwest Drain Canal 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does West Park St. over Northwest Drain Canal carry?

About 720 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is West Park St. over Northwest Drain Canal?

The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns West Park St. over Northwest Drain Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.