US-50 Highway over Amazon Canal
GoodKearny County, Kansas · 1.02 MI W K-25 HWY · Structure no. 999905000470181
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,683
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-50 Highway over Amazon Canal is a concrete culvert carrying US-50 Highway over Amazon Canal in Kearny County, Kansas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 3,683 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,833 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-50 Highway over Amazon Canal built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-50 Highway over Amazon Canal 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 US-50 Highway over Amazon Canal carry?
About 3,683 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.
How long is US-50 Highway over Amazon Canal?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.
Who owns US-50 Highway over Amazon Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.