US Bridges

Entrance Left over US-050-HWY

Good

Ford County, Kansas · US-050 HWY · Structure no. 999905000290851

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,200
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Entrance Left over US-050-HWY is a concrete culvert carrying Entrance Left over US-050-HWY in Ford County, Kansas. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,200 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,750 by 2044. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesEntrance Left
CrossesUS-050-HWY
LocationUS-050 HWY
RouteU.S. Route 50
CountyFord County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.75889, -100.08917
Functional classRural Major 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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,200 (2020)
Projected traffic9,750 by 2044
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Entrance Left over US-050-HWY built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Entrance Left over US-050-HWY 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 Entrance Left over US-050-HWY carry?

About 7,200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Entrance Left over US-050-HWY?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Entrance Left over US-050-HWY?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.