US Bridges

University Drive over Private Pond

Good

Ford County, Kansas · SW of Hillpoint Way · Structure no. 406950290820029

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,960
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

University Drive over Private Pond is a concrete culvert carrying University Drive over Private Pond in Ford County, Kansas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 1,960 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,060 by 2043. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUniversity Drive
CrossesPrivate Pond
LocationSW of Hillpoint Way
RouteCity Street 820
CountyFord County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.77475, -100.00003
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating64.5 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,960 (2022)
Projected traffic2,060 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 University Drive over Private Pond built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is University Drive over Private Pond 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 University Drive over Private Pond carry?

About 1,960 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is University Drive over Private Pond?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns University Drive over Private Pond?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.