W Chestnut ST over Drainage Channel
GoodNess County, Kansas · Chestnut St. at James St. · Structure no. 520300680000001
- Built
- 1901
- 124 years old, rebuilt 2010
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 31 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 184
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
W Chestnut ST over Drainage Channel is a concrete culvert carrying W Chestnut ST over Drainage Channel in Ness County, Kansas. It was built in 1901 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 124 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 184 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 184 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 54 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was W Chestnut ST over Drainage Channel built?
It was built in 1901, making it 124 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.
What condition is W Chestnut ST over Drainage Channel 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does W Chestnut ST over Drainage Channel carry?
About 184 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is W Chestnut ST over Drainage Channel?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.
Who owns W Chestnut ST over Drainage Channel?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.