US Bridges

Roe Ave. over Indian Ck Trib No 1

FairPosted for load

Johnson County, Kansas · Roe & 97th ST · Structure no. 421950463025230

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,000
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Roe Ave. over Indian Ck Trib No 1 is a concrete culvert carrying Roe Ave. over Indian Ck Trib No 1 in Johnson County, Kansas. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 9,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,000 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRoe Ave.
CrossesIndian Ck Trib No 1
LocationRoe & 97th ST
RouteCity Street 3025
CountyJohnson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.95174, -94.63907
Functional classUrban Local

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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.1 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.7 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 traffic9,000 (2024)
Projected traffic11,000 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$140,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Roe Ave. over Indian Ck Trib No 1 built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Roe Ave. over Indian Ck Trib No 1 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 Roe Ave. over Indian Ck Trib No 1 carry?

About 9,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Roe Ave. over Indian Ck Trib No 1?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m).

Who owns Roe Ave. over Indian Ck Trib No 1?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.