US Bridges

Switzer Rd. over Tomahawk Ck Trib

Fair

Johnson County, Kansas · 2600 N. of 151st St. · Structure no. 521950460000028

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
52 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,400
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Switzer Rd. over Tomahawk Ck Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Switzer Rd. over Tomahawk Ck Trib in Johnson County, Kansas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 8,400 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,000 by 2044. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSwitzer Rd.
CrossesTomahawk Ck Trib
Location2600 N. of 151st St.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJohnson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.86214, -94.705
Functional classUrban Collector

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 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 rating99.8 US tons
Inventory rating65.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,400 (2018)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Switzer Rd. over Tomahawk Ck Trib built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Switzer Rd. 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 Switzer Rd. over Tomahawk Ck Trib carry?

About 8,400 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Switzer Rd. over Tomahawk Ck Trib?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.4 m).

Who owns Switzer Rd. over Tomahawk Ck Trib?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.