US Bridges

47th ST over Trib to Kansas River

Fair

Johnson County, Kansas · .25 MI E of K-7 · Structure no. 426350462721044

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,000
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

47th ST over Trib to Kansas River is a concrete culvert carrying 47th ST over Trib to Kansas River 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 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 6,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,200 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries47th ST
CrossesTrib to Kansas River
Location.25 MI E of K-7
RouteCity Street 2721
CountyJohnson County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.04348, -94.85331
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating11.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,000 (2024)
Projected traffic7,200 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
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 47th ST over Trib to Kansas River built?

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

What condition is 47th ST over Trib to Kansas River 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 47th ST over Trib to Kansas River carry?

About 6,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 47th ST over Trib to Kansas River?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns 47th ST over Trib to Kansas River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.