US Bridges

K237 HWY over Irrigation Canal Drain

Fair

Jefferson County, Kansas · 0.01 MI N US24 · Structure no. 999923700440071

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,269
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K237 HWY over Irrigation Canal Drain is a concrete culvert carrying K237 HWY over Irrigation Canal Drain 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 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 1,269 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,295 by 2044. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 47.2 mi (76 km).

Location

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CarriesK237 HWY
CrossesIrrigation Canal Drain
Location0.01 MI N US24
RouteState Highway 237
CountyJefferson County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.08722, -95.47389
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 width53 ft (16.3 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,269 (2023)
Projected traffic1,295 by 2044
Trucks6%
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 K237 HWY over Irrigation Canal Drain built?

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

What condition is K237 HWY over Irrigation Canal Drain 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does K237 HWY over Irrigation Canal Drain carry?

About 1,269 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is K237 HWY over Irrigation Canal Drain?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns K237 HWY over Irrigation Canal Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.