US Bridges

State Line Road over Dykes Branch

Fair

Johnson County, Kansas · 500 Ft. S. of 89th. St. · Structure no. 415450463151014

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1967
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,218
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Line Road over Dykes Branch is a concrete culvert carrying State Line Road over Dykes Branch in Johnson County, Kansas. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1967, so it is 90 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 10,218 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,283 by 2044. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesState Line Road
CrossesDykes Branch
Location500 Ft. S. of 89th. St.
RouteCity Street 3151
StateKansas
Coordinates38.9655, -94.60812
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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,218 (2024)
Projected traffic13,283 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 State Line Road over Dykes Branch built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1967.

What condition is State Line Road over Dykes 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 State Line Road over Dykes Branch carry?

About 10,218 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is State Line Road over Dykes Branch?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m).

Who owns State Line Road over Dykes Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.