US Bridges

E Northview Rd. over Tributary

Fair

McPherson County, Kansas · 100 W. of Sonora · Structure no. 417450594010536

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,105
2008 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Northview Rd. over Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying E Northview Rd. over Tributary in McPherson County, Kansas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 3,105 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,105 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesE Northview Rd.
CrossesTributary
Location100 W. of Sonora
RouteCity Street 4010
CountyMcPherson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.39113, -97.6586
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,105 (2008)
Projected traffic3,105 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 E Northview Rd. over Tributary built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Northview Rd. over Tributary 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does E Northview Rd. over Tributary carry?

About 3,105 vehicles per day (2008 count).

How long is E Northview Rd. over Tributary?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns E Northview Rd. over Tributary?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.