US Bridges

Summertree Ln. #21 over Indian Creek Trib.

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Johnson County, Kansas · 0.2N of 143rd. St. · Structure no. 521200460000021

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Summertree Ln. #21 over Indian Creek Trib. is a concrete culvert carrying Summertree Ln. #21 over Indian Creek Trib. in Johnson County, Kansas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 720 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSummertree Ln. #21
CrossesIndian Creek Trib.
Location0.2N of 143rd. St.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJohnson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.87202, -94.7764
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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.2 US tons
Inventory rating46.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (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 traffic500 (2011)
Projected traffic720 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Summertree Ln. #21 over Indian Creek Trib. built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Summertree Ln. #21 over Indian Creek 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Summertree Ln. #21 over Indian Creek Trib. carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Summertree Ln. #21 over Indian Creek Trib.?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Summertree Ln. #21 over Indian Creek Trib.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.