US Bridges

Indian Lane over Brush Creek

Good

Johnson County, Kansas · 50FT North of 63rd. St. · Structure no. 51905046X061901

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2000 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Indian Lane over Brush Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Indian Lane over Brush Creek 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 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 2,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,000 by 2041. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIndian Lane
CrossesBrush Creek
Location50FT North of 63rd. St.
RouteCity Street 0
StateKansas
Coordinates39.01539, -94.62139
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating38.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length37 ft (11.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2000)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2041
Trucks0%
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 Indian Lane over Brush Creek built?

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

What condition is Indian Lane over Brush Creek 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 Indian Lane over Brush Creek carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2000 count).

How long is Indian Lane over Brush Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Indian Lane over Brush Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.