US Bridges

College Blvd over Indian Ck Trib No 2

Fair

Johnson County, Kansas · 300 E of Metcalf · Structure no. 421950462874060

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,900
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

College Blvd over Indian Ck Trib No 2 is a concrete culvert carrying College Blvd over Indian Ck Trib No 2 in Johnson County, Kansas. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 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 16,900 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,300 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCollege Blvd
CrossesIndian Ck Trib No 2
Location300 E of Metcalf
RouteCity Street 2874
StateKansas
Coordinates38.92751, -94.66661
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 inspectionMarch 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 rating54.5 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,900 (2017)
Projected traffic20,300 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure7
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 College Blvd over Indian Ck Trib No 2 built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is College Blvd over Indian Ck Trib No 2 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does College Blvd over Indian Ck Trib No 2 carry?

About 16,900 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is College Blvd over Indian Ck Trib No 2?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns College Blvd over Indian Ck Trib No 2?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.