US Bridges

148th St. over Tomahawk Ck Trib

Fair

Johnson County, Kansas · 300 W. of Switzer · Structure no. 521950460000009

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
39 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

148th St. over Tomahawk Ck Trib is a steel culvert carrying 148th St. over Tomahawk Ck Trib in Johnson County, Kansas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 5 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2044. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries148th St.
CrossesTomahawk Ck Trib
Location300 W. of Switzer
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJohnson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.86122, -94.70596
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating70.5 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.8 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2024)
Projected traffic700 by 2044
Trucks2%
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 148th St. over Tomahawk Ck Trib built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is 148th St. over Tomahawk Ck Trib 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does 148th St. over Tomahawk Ck Trib carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 148th St. over Tomahawk Ck Trib?

The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns 148th St. over Tomahawk Ck Trib?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.