US Bridges

L-15.2 Local over L-15.2

Good

Harvey County, Kansas · 4.0S 0.8W of Hesston · Structure no. 000400809205660

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

L-15.2 Local over L-15.2 is a concrete culvert carrying L-15.2 Local over L-15.2 in Harvey County, Kansas. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesL-15.2 Local
CrossesL-15.2
Location4.0S 0.8W of Hesston
RouteCounty Highway 169
StateKansas
Coordinates38.07215, -97.44206
Functional classRural 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2017)
Projected traffic60 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 L-15.2 Local over L-15.2 built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is L-15.2 Local over L-15.2 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does L-15.2 Local over L-15.2 carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is L-15.2 Local over L-15.2?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns L-15.2 Local over L-15.2?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.