US Bridges

Sideroad Left over Irrigation Canal

Good

Jefferson County, Kansas · 0.51 MI E K237 Sdrd N · Structure no. 999902400440081

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
43
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sideroad Left over Irrigation Canal is a concrete culvert carrying Sideroad Left over Irrigation Canal in Jefferson County, Kansas. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 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 43 vehicles a day. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 47.2 mi (76 km).

CarriesSideroad Left
CrossesIrrigation Canal
Location0.51 MI E K237 Sdrd N
RouteCounty Highway 518
StateKansas
Coordinates39.08722, -95.46444
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43 (2023)
Projected traffic—
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed47.2 mi (76 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Sideroad Left over Irrigation Canal built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sideroad Left over Irrigation Canal 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Sideroad Left over Irrigation Canal carry?

About 43 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Sideroad Left over Irrigation Canal?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Sideroad Left over Irrigation Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.