US Bridges

Lamar Ave. over Negro Ck

Good

Johnson County, Kansas · 400 S. of 153rd St. · Structure no. 521950460000012

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lamar Ave. over Negro Ck is a concrete culvert carrying Lamar Ave. over Negro Ck 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,400 by 2044. The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLamar Ave.
CrossesNegro Ck
Location400 S. of 153rd St.
RouteCity Street 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.84991, -94.66087
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 inspectionFebruary 2024
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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating81 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.2 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2024)
Projected traffic2,400 by 2044
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 Lamar Ave. over Negro Ck built?

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

What condition is Lamar Ave. over Negro Ck 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Lamar Ave. over Negro Ck carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Lamar Ave. over Negro Ck?

The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns Lamar Ave. over Negro Ck?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.