US Bridges

Sherman Ave over Smith Lake Outlet

Fair

Leavenworth County, Kansas · Ft. Leavenworth · Structure no. DAPTRALEA0D5VB2

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2019 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Sherman Ave over Smith Lake Outlet is a concrete culvert carrying Sherman Ave over Smith Lake Outlet in Leavenworth County, Kansas. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 94 years old, older 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 500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 650 by 2044. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSherman Ave
CrossesSmith Lake Outlet
LocationFt. Leavenworth
CountyLeavenworth County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.34458, -94.91459
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2019)
Projected traffic650 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerArmy
Maintained byArmy
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$6,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sherman Ave over Smith Lake Outlet built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is Sherman Ave over Smith Lake Outlet 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Sherman Ave over Smith Lake Outlet carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Sherman Ave over Smith Lake Outlet?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m).

Who owns Sherman Ave over Smith Lake Outlet?

It is owned by the Army.