US Bridges

North Bouldvard over Labette Creek

Good

Labette County, Kansas · On North Blvd. W of 59 · Structure no. 422450504411005

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
154 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,018
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Bouldvard over Labette Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying North Bouldvard over Labette Creek in Labette County, Kansas. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 1,018 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,222 by 2041. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNorth Bouldvard
CrossesLabette Creek
LocationOn North Blvd. W of 59
RouteCity Street 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.35512, -95.26145
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length154 ft (46.9 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,018 (2014)
Projected traffic1,222 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 North Bouldvard over Labette Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is North Bouldvard over Labette 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does North Bouldvard over Labette Creek carry?

About 1,018 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is North Bouldvard over Labette Creek?

The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns North Bouldvard over Labette Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.