US Bridges

Switzer Rd. NB over Tomahawk Ck

Good

Johnson County, Kansas · 2500 S of 135th ST · Structure no. 521950460000502

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
142 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,400
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Switzer Rd. NB over Tomahawk Ck is a concrete continuous slab carrying Switzer Rd. NB over Tomahawk Ck in Johnson County, Kansas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 6,400 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,700 by 2044. The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long and 42 ft wide.

CarriesSwitzer Rd. NB
CrossesTomahawk Ck
Location2500 S of 135th ST
RouteCity Street 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.87651, -94.70042
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.8 US tons
Inventory rating55.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length142 ft (43.4 m)
Longest span56 ft (17 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,400 (2018)
Projected traffic7,700 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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. NB over Tomahawk Ck built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

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

About 6,400 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Switzer Rd. NB over Tomahawk Ck?

The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Switzer Rd. NB over Tomahawk Ck?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.