US Bridges

FAU 3530 A.98-2.34 over South Branch 3 Mile Ck.

Fair

Leavenworth County, Kansas · Shawnee E of 11th · Structure no. 415400523530007

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,450
2007 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 3530 A.98-2.34 over South Branch 3 Mile Ck. is a concrete culvert carrying FAU 3530 A.98-2.34 over South Branch 3 Mile Ck. in Leavenworth County, Kansas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,450 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,800 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 3530 A.98-2.34
CrossesSouth Branch 3 Mile Ck.
LocationShawnee E of 11th
RouteCity Street 3530
CountyLeavenworth County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.31781, -94.92982
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,450 (2007)
Projected traffic2,800 by 2043
Trucks4%
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 FAU 3530 A.98-2.34 over South Branch 3 Mile Ck. built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 3530 A.98-2.34 over South Branch 3 Mile Ck. in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does FAU 3530 A.98-2.34 over South Branch 3 Mile Ck. carry?

About 2,450 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAU 3530 A.98-2.34 over South Branch 3 Mile Ck.?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns FAU 3530 A.98-2.34 over South Branch 3 Mile Ck.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.