US Bridges

Madison H.5-5.5 over Gardner Lake Tributary

Fair

Johnson County, Kansas · 0.5 E of Center St. · Structure no. 509950460000010

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,600
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Madison H.5-5.5 over Gardner Lake Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying Madison H.5-5.5 over Gardner Lake Tributary in Johnson County, Kansas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 5,600 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,700 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesMadison H.5-5.5
CrossesGardner Lake Tributary
Location0.5 E of Center St.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJohnson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.8165, -94.91821
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,600 (2021)
Projected traffic6,700 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
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 Madison H.5-5.5 over Gardner Lake Tributary built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Madison H.5-5.5 over Gardner Lake Tributary 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Madison H.5-5.5 over Gardner Lake Tributary carry?

About 5,600 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Madison H.5-5.5 over Gardner Lake Tributary?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Madison H.5-5.5 over Gardner Lake Tributary?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.