US Bridges

Foster St. over Tomahawk Ck Trib

Fair

Johnson County, Kansas · 900 S. of 129th St. · Structure no. 521950460000024

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,500
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Foster St. over Tomahawk Ck Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Foster St. over Tomahawk Ck Trib in Johnson County, Kansas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 4,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,400 by 2044. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFoster St.
CrossesTomahawk Ck Trib
Location900 S. of 129th St.
RouteCity Street 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.89475, -94.67396
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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.8 US tons
Inventory rating67 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.8 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,500 (2024)
Projected traffic5,400 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 Foster St. over Tomahawk Ck Trib built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Foster 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 March 2024.

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

About 4,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Foster St. over Tomahawk Ck Trib?

The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Foster St. over Tomahawk Ck Trib?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.