US Bridges

Farley Lane over Drainage Ditch

Good

Johnson County, Kansas · 550FT North of W 53rd ST · Structure no. 518600460000006

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Farley Lane over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Farley Lane over Drainage Ditch in Johnson County, Kansas. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2043. The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFarley Lane
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location550FT North of W 53rd ST
RouteCity Street 18895
StateKansas
Coordinates39.03461, -94.70121
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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length29 ft (8.9 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2014)
Projected traffic300 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Farley Lane over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Farley Lane over Drainage Ditch 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Farley Lane over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Farley Lane over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Farley Lane over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.