US Bridges

Switzer Rd. over Tomahawk Ck Trib

Good

Johnson County, Kansas · 1000 N of 151st ST · Structure no. 521950460000033

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 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 2010, so it is 15 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 8,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,000 by 2044. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSwitzer Rd.
CrossesTomahawk Ck Trib
Location1000 N of 151st ST
RouteCity Street 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.85735, -94.70512
Functional classUrban Collector

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 evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating13.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.5 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
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

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

About 8,400 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Switzer Rd. over Tomahawk Ck Trib?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.5 m).

Who owns Switzer Rd. over Tomahawk Ck Trib?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.