US Bridges

K25 HWY over Amazon Ditch Drainage

Good

Kearny County, Kansas · 2.08 MI N US50 · Structure no. 999902500470111

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,211
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K25 HWY over Amazon Ditch Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying K25 HWY over Amazon Ditch Drainage in Kearny County, Kansas. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 years old, older 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 1,211 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,449 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 34 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesK25 HWY
CrossesAmazon Ditch Drainage
Location2.08 MI N US50
RouteState Highway 25
CountyKearny County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.97333, -101.2675
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,211 (2023)
Projected traffic1,449 by 2044
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 K25 HWY over Amazon Ditch Drainage built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is K25 HWY over Amazon Ditch Drainage 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does K25 HWY over Amazon Ditch Drainage carry?

About 1,211 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is K25 HWY over Amazon Ditch Drainage?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns K25 HWY over Amazon Ditch Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.