US Bridges

Lowell Ave. over Indian Ck Trib No 4

Good

Johnson County, Kansas · 0.30 MI N of 103rd St. · Structure no. 421950462925205

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,300
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lowell Ave. over Indian Ck Trib No 4 is a concrete culvert carrying Lowell Ave. over Indian Ck Trib No 4 in Johnson County, Kansas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older 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 3,300 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,000 by 2044. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLowell Ave.
CrossesIndian Ck Trib No 4
Location0.30 MI N of 103rd St.
RouteCity Street 2925
StateKansas
Coordinates38.94631, -94.67689
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionMarch 2024
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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,300 (2018)
Projected traffic4,000 by 2044
Trucks2%
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 Lowell Ave. over Indian Ck Trib No 4 built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lowell Ave. over Indian Ck Trib No 4 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Lowell Ave. over Indian Ck Trib No 4 carry?

About 3,300 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Lowell Ave. over Indian Ck Trib No 4?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m).

Who owns Lowell Ave. over Indian Ck Trib No 4?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.