US Bridges

Quivira DR over Kansas River Trib

Good

Johnson County, Kansas · 0.17 MI N of 55th St. · Structure no. 426350462751080

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Quivira DR over Kansas River Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Quivira DR over Kansas River Trib in Johnson County, Kansas. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,000 by 2044. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesQuivira DR
CrossesKansas River Trib
Location0.17 MI N of 55th St.
RouteCity Street 2751
StateKansas
Coordinates39.03161, -94.74647
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating106.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2024)
Projected traffic6,000 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
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 Quivira DR over Kansas River Trib built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Quivira DR over Kansas River Trib 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 Quivira DR over Kansas River Trib carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Quivira DR over Kansas River Trib?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.3 m).

Who owns Quivira DR over Kansas River Trib?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.