US Bridges

Juniper Street over Storm Drainage

Good

Johnson County, Kansas · 550 Ft N of 143rd ST · Structure no. 515450460000029

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2007 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Juniper Street over Storm Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying Juniper Street over Storm Drainage in Johnson County, Kansas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 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 500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 600 by 2040. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).

CarriesJuniper Street
CrossesStorm Drainage
Location550 Ft N of 143rd ST
RouteCity Street 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.87103, -94.64403
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2007)
Projected traffic600 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed198.8 mi (320 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 Juniper Street over Storm Drainage built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Juniper Street over Storm Drainage 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Juniper Street over Storm Drainage carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2007 count).

How long is Juniper Street over Storm Drainage?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns Juniper Street over Storm Drainage?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.