US Bridges

103rd. Street over James Branch

Fair

Johnson County, Kansas · 200 Ft. W. Sagamore St. · Structure no. 415450462850013

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,415
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

103rd. Street over James Branch is a concrete culvert carrying 103rd. Street over James Branch in Johnson County, Kansas. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 70 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 11,415 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,450 by 2040. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries103rd. Street
CrossesJames Branch
Location200 Ft. W. Sagamore St.
RouteCity Street 2850
CountyJohnson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.94218, -94.61303
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating29.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,415 (2010)
Projected traffic21,450 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 103rd. Street over James Branch built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is 103rd. Street over James Branch 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 103rd. Street over James Branch carry?

About 11,415 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 103rd. Street over James Branch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns 103rd. Street over James Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.