US Bridges

W. 100th Dr. over Medicine Creek

Good

Osborne County, Kansas · 2.2S 3.6W of Bloomington · Structure no. 000710657203800

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
62 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W. 100th Dr. over Medicine Creek is a concrete culvert carrying W. 100th Dr. over Medicine Creek in Osborne County, Kansas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2043. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesW. 100th Dr.
CrossesMedicine Creek
Location2.2S 3.6W of Bloomington
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOsborne County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.42384, -98.85625
Functional classRural Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.2 US tons
Inventory rating18.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2020)
Projected traffic20 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W. 100th Dr. over Medicine Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is W. 100th Dr. over Medicine Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does W. 100th Dr. over Medicine Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is W. 100th Dr. over Medicine Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns W. 100th Dr. over Medicine Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.