US Bridges

West 14th St. over Trib of Republican River

Fair

Geary County, Kansas · .06 Mi. W Eisenhower St. · Structure no. 414150312212001

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,790
2004 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

West 14th St. over Trib of Republican River is a concrete culvert carrying West 14th St. over Trib of Republican River in Geary County, Kansas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 4,790 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,050 by 2041. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 42 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWest 14th St.
CrossesTrib of Republican River
Location.06 Mi. W Eisenhower St.
RouteCity Street 2212
CountyGeary County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.03722, -96.85056
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,790 (2004)
Projected traffic5,050 by 2041
Trucks1%
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 14th St. over Trib of Republican River built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is West 14th St. over Trib of Republican River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does West 14th St. over Trib of Republican River carry?

About 4,790 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is West 14th St. over Trib of Republican River?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns West 14th St. over Trib of Republican River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.