US Bridges

Switzer RD over Indian Ck Trib No 5

Good

Johnson County, Kansas · 0.2 MI N of 95th ST · Structure no. 521950460000504

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,700
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Switzer RD over Indian Ck Trib No 5 is a concrete culvert carrying Switzer RD over Indian Ck Trib No 5 in Johnson County, Kansas. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 3,700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,400 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSwitzer RD
CrossesIndian Ck Trib No 5
Location0.2 MI N of 95th ST
RouteCity Street 2689
StateKansas
Coordinates38.95906, -94.70496
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,700 (2024)
Projected traffic4,400 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
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 Indian Ck Trib No 5 built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Switzer RD over Indian Ck Trib No 5 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Switzer RD over Indian Ck Trib No 5 carry?

About 3,700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Switzer RD over Indian Ck Trib No 5?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).

Who owns Switzer RD over Indian Ck Trib No 5?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.