US Bridges

143rd St. over Tomahawk Ck Trib

Good

Johnson County, Kansas · 200 Ft E of Grant ST · Structure no. 521950460000051

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
105 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
18,000
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

143rd St. over Tomahawk Ck Trib is a concrete culvert carrying 143rd St. over Tomahawk Ck Trib in Johnson County, Kansas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 18,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,000 by 2044. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Carries143rd St.
CrossesTomahawk Ck Trib
Location200 Ft E of Grant ST
RouteCity Street 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.86912, -94.69335
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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,000 (2019)
Projected traffic21,000 by 2044
Trucks3%
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 143rd St. over Tomahawk Ck Trib built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is 143rd St. 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does 143rd St. over Tomahawk Ck Trib carry?

About 18,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 143rd St. over Tomahawk Ck Trib?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m).

Who owns 143rd St. over Tomahawk Ck Trib?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.