US Bridges

Skylark H.0-5.8 over Gardner Lake Trib.

Fair

Johnson County, Kansas · 0.03E 0.23S 167th/CENTER · Structure no. 000000000460062

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Skylark H.0-5.8 over Gardner Lake Trib. is a steel culvert carrying Skylark H.0-5.8 over Gardner Lake Trib. in Johnson County, Kansas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 5 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2043. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSkylark H.0-5.8
CrossesGardner Lake Trib.
Location0.03E 0.23S 167th/CENTER
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJohnson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.8224, -94.92719
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2023)
Projected traffic500 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
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 Skylark H.0-5.8 over Gardner Lake Trib. built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Skylark H.0-5.8 over Gardner Lake Trib. 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 Skylark H.0-5.8 over Gardner Lake Trib. carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Skylark H.0-5.8 over Gardner Lake Trib.?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.8 m).

Who owns Skylark H.0-5.8 over Gardner Lake Trib.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.