US Bridges

West 6th St. over Trib of Republican River

Fair

Geary County, Kansas · 0.25 W. of Garfield · Structure no. 414150312216002

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,640
2004 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

West 6th St. over Trib of Republican River is a concrete culvert carrying West 6th St. over Trib of Republican River in Geary County, Kansas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 12,640 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,300 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 63 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWest 6th St.
CrossesTrib of Republican River
Location0.25 W. of Garfield
RouteCity Street 2216
CountyGeary County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.02834, -96.84631
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.8 US tons
Inventory rating26.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.1 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,640 (2004)
Projected traffic13,300 by 2041
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 6th St. over Trib of Republican River built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is West 6th 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 6th St. over Trib of Republican River carry?

About 12,640 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is West 6th St. over Trib of Republican River?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns West 6th St. over Trib of Republican River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.