US Bridges

Alden Lane over Kansas River Tributary

Good

Johnson County, Kansas · 0.1N of 55th. St. · Structure no. 526350460000030

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Alden Lane over Kansas River Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying Alden Lane over Kansas River Tributary in Johnson County, Kansas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesAlden Lane
CrossesKansas River Tributary
Location0.1N of 55th. St.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJohnson County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.03044, -94.75561
Functional classUrban Local

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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.5 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2024)
Projected traffic600 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 Alden Lane over Kansas River Tributary built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Alden Lane over Kansas River Tributary 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 Alden Lane over Kansas River Tributary carry?

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

How long is Alden Lane over Kansas River Tributary?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Alden Lane over Kansas River Tributary?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.