US Bridges

86th Terrace over Dykes Branch Trib.

Good

Johnson County, Kansas · 86th Terr E of Lee Blvd · Structure no. 515450460000034

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

86th Terrace over Dykes Branch Trib. is a concrete culvert carrying 86th Terrace over Dykes Branch Trib. in Johnson County, Kansas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).

Location

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Carries86th Terrace
CrossesDykes Branch Trib.
Location86th Terr E of Lee Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJohnson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.97176, -94.61423
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2010)
Projected traffic60 by 2044
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 86th Terrace over Dykes Branch Trib. built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is 86th Terrace over Dykes Branch 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does 86th Terrace over Dykes Branch Trib. carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is 86th Terrace over Dykes Branch Trib.?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns 86th Terrace over Dykes Branch Trib.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.