US Bridges

Gardner St. over Trib. to Arkansas River

Good

Ford County, Kansas · Int. Gardner & Spruce · Structure no. 506950290000013

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,270
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gardner St. over Trib. to Arkansas River is a concrete culvert carrying Gardner St. over Trib. to Arkansas River in Ford County, Kansas. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 5,270 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 413 by 2043. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long.

CarriesGardner St.
CrossesTrib. to Arkansas River
LocationInt. Gardner & Spruce
RouteCity Street 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.75479, -100.04317
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,270 (2022)
Projected traffic413 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Gardner St. over Trib. to Arkansas River built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gardner St. over Trib. to Arkansas River 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 Gardner St. over Trib. to Arkansas River carry?

About 5,270 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Gardner St. over Trib. to Arkansas River?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Gardner St. over Trib. to Arkansas River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.