US Bridges

Pine Street over Trib. to Kansas River

Fair

Pottawatomie County, Kansas · Inter. of 9th. & Pine · Structure no. 529250750000001

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2007 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pine Street over Trib. to Kansas River is a concrete culvert carrying Pine Street over Trib. to Kansas River in Pottawatomie County, Kansas. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPine Street
CrossesTrib. to Kansas River
LocationInter. of 9th. & Pine
RouteCity Street 0
StateKansas
Coordinates39.20673, -96.30224
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2007)
Projected traffic400 by 2042
Trucks10%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$63,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pine Street over Trib. to Kansas River built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pine Street over Trib. to Kansas River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Pine Street over Trib. to Kansas River carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Pine Street over Trib. to Kansas River?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Pine Street over Trib. to Kansas River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.