US Bridges

Kaw Val. U.0-25.4 over Trib. to Kansas River

GoodPosted for load

Pottawatomie County, Kansas · W. of Wamego · Structure no. 000750929004084

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kaw Val. U.0-25.4 over Trib. to Kansas River is a concrete culvert carrying Kaw Val. U.0-25.4 over Trib. to Kansas River in Pottawatomie County, Kansas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 120 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKaw Val. U.0-25.4
CrossesTrib. to Kansas River
LocationW. of Wamego
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPottawatomie County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.21071, -96.3151
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2013)
Projected traffic120 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Kaw Val. U.0-25.4 over Trib. to Kansas River built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kaw Val. U.0-25.4 over Trib. to Kansas River 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Kaw Val. U.0-25.4 over Trib. to Kansas River carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Kaw Val. U.0-25.4 over Trib. to Kansas River?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Kaw Val. U.0-25.4 over Trib. to Kansas River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.