US Bridges

Switzer Rd. over Turkey Creek Tributary

Good

Johnson County, Kansas · 100FT S of 70th ST · Structure no. 418600462865009

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,800
2004 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Switzer Rd. over Turkey Creek Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying Switzer Rd. over Turkey Creek Tributary in Johnson County, Kansas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10,800 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11,000 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSwitzer Rd.
CrossesTurkey Creek Tributary
Location100FT S of 70th ST
RouteCity Street 2865
CountyJohnson County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.00165, -94.7051
Functional classUrban 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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck18 ft (5.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,800 (2004)
Projected traffic11,000 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
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 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 Switzer Rd. over Turkey Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Switzer Rd. over Turkey Creek Tributary 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Switzer Rd. over Turkey Creek Tributary carry?

About 10,800 vehicles per day (2004 count).

How long is Switzer Rd. over Turkey Creek Tributary?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.3 m).

Who owns Switzer Rd. over Turkey Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.