North Street over Elkhart Drainage Ditch
GoodMorton County, Kansas · North Edge of Elkhart · Structure no. 000000000650080
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 20 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 735
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
North Street over Elkhart Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying North Street over Elkhart Drainage Ditch in Morton County, Kansas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 735 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,085 by 2041. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was North Street over Elkhart Drainage Ditch built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is North Street over Elkhart Drainage Ditch 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does North Street over Elkhart Drainage Ditch carry?
About 735 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is North Street over Elkhart Drainage Ditch?
The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns North Street over Elkhart Drainage Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.