US Bridges

131st ST over Tomahawk Ck Trib

Good

Johnson County, Kansas · 1200 W of Benson · Structure no. 521950460000340

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

131st ST over Tomahawk Ck Trib is a concrete culvert carrying 131st ST over Tomahawk Ck Trib 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,800 by 2044. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries131st ST
CrossesTomahawk Ck Trib
Location1200 W of Benson
RouteCity Street 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.89255, -94.69292
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 loadH 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2024)
Projected traffic1,800 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 131st ST over Tomahawk Ck Trib built?

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

What condition is 131st 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 131st ST over Tomahawk Ck Trib carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 131st ST over Tomahawk Ck Trib?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns 131st ST over Tomahawk Ck Trib?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.