US Bridges

US-75 HWY over Verdigris River Drainage

Good

Montgomery County, Kansas · 8.24 MI N Ejct US160 · Structure no. 999907500630121

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,289
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-75 HWY over Verdigris River Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying US-75 HWY over Verdigris River Drainage in Montgomery County, Kansas. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 90 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 4,289 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,931 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-75 HWY
CrossesVerdigris River Drainage
Location8.24 MI N Ejct US160
RouteU.S. Route 75
CountyMontgomery County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.345, -95.70639
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,289 (2023)
Projected traffic4,931 by 2044
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US-75 HWY over Verdigris River Drainage built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is US-75 HWY over Verdigris River Drainage 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does US-75 HWY over Verdigris River Drainage carry?

About 4,289 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US-75 HWY over Verdigris River Drainage?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns US-75 HWY over Verdigris River Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.