US Bridges

Santa Fe #57 over Indian Creek

Fair

Johnson County, Kansas · 0.2E of Mur-Len · Structure no. 521200460000057

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
33,030
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Santa Fe #57 over Indian Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Santa Fe #57 over Indian Creek in Johnson County, Kansas. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 70 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 33,030 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 48,000 by 2043. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSanta Fe #57
CrossesIndian Creek
Location0.2E of Mur-Len
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJohnson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.88367, -94.77569
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating37.1 US tons
Inventory rating22.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,030 (2010)
Projected traffic48,000 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Santa Fe #57 over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is Santa Fe #57 over Indian Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Santa Fe #57 over Indian Creek carry?

About 33,030 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Santa Fe #57 over Indian Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m).

Who owns Santa Fe #57 over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.