US Bridges

Lowell Ave. over Negro Ck

Fair

Johnson County, Kansas · 1500 S. of 151st St. · Structure no. 521950460000014

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,000
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lowell Ave. over Negro Ck is a concrete culvert carrying Lowell Ave. over Negro Ck in Johnson County, Kansas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 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 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLowell Ave.
CrossesNegro Ck
Location1500 S. of 151st St.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJohnson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.85048, -94.68039
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.5 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (2024)
Projected traffic5,000 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 Lowell Ave. over Negro Ck built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lowell Ave. over Negro Ck 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 Lowell Ave. over Negro Ck carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Lowell Ave. over Negro Ck?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.8 m).

Who owns Lowell Ave. over Negro Ck?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.