US Bridges

West Trail St. over Drainage Ditch

Good

Ford County, Kansas · W. Trail 0.4E of 14th Ave · Structure no. 406950290808003

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,065
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Trail St. over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying West Trail St. over Drainage Ditch 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 2,065 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,070 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 85 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWest Trail St.
CrossesDrainage Ditch
LocationW. Trail 0.4E of 14th Ave
RouteCity Street 808
CountyFord County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.75195, -100.02741
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.6 US tons
Inventory rating21.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.9 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,065 (2022)
Projected traffic1,070 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Trail St. over Drainage Ditch built?

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

What condition is West Trail St. 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does West Trail St. over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 2,065 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is West Trail St. over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns West Trail St. over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.