US Bridges

Switzer Rd. over Shawnee Creek

Good

Johnson County, Kansas · 0.40 Mi. N. of 55th St. · Structure no. 526350460000070

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,385
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Switzer Rd. over Shawnee Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Switzer Rd. over Shawnee Creek in Johnson County, Kansas. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 1,385 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,600 by 2044. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSwitzer Rd.
CrossesShawnee Creek
Location0.40 Mi. N. of 55th St.
RouteCity Street 2661
StateKansas
Coordinates39.03518, -94.70522
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.
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 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 spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,385 (2017)
Projected traffic1,600 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 Shawnee Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Switzer Rd. over Shawnee Creek 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 Switzer Rd. over Shawnee Creek carry?

About 1,385 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Switzer Rd. over Shawnee Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m).

Who owns Switzer Rd. over Shawnee Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.